There are 2 ways to get from Tofino to Nanoose Bay by bus or car
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Tofino to Nanoose Bay by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Tofino to Nanoose Bay is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tofino to Nanoose Bay is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tofino to Nanoose Bay. However, there are services departing from Tofino, BC - Main Street and arriving at Northwest Bay Rd at Nanoose Pl via Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Bay B at Woodgrove Exch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Tofino and Nanoose Bay is 247 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Tofino to Nanoose Bay without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $61.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Tofino to Nanoose Bay, including transfers.
Tofino to Nanoose Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Tofino, BC - Main Street station.
Tofino to Nanoose Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tofino to Nanoose Bay is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Tofino to Nanoose Bay.
There are 128+ hotels available in Nanoose Bay.
What companies run services between Tofino, BC, Canada and Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada?
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Tofino, BC - Main Street to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $58 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Website
- islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Tofino, BC - Main Street to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $58
- Website
- https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
- Road Adult
- $58
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