There are 2 ways to get from Tofino to Nanaimo by bus or car
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Tofino to Nanaimo by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Tofino to Nanaimo is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Tofino to Nanaimo is to drive which takes 3h and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa and arriving at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Tofino and Nanaimo is 204 km. The road distance is 203.3 km.
The best way to get from Tofino to Nanaimo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $56.
The bus from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tofino to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa station.
Tofino to Nanaimo bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tofino to Nanaimo is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Tofino to Nanaimo.
There are 93+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Tofino, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance once daily. Tickets cost $56 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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Bus from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56
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- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
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