There are 2 ways to get from Tofino to Port Hardy by bus or car
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best- Take the bus from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrancebus
- Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus
- Take the bus from Campbell River to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville Stbus
10h 15m$166Drive 503.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tofino to Port Hardycar 503.2 km
6h 20m$102–147
Tofino to Port Hardy by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Tofino to Port Hardy is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tofino to Port Hardy is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Tofino to Port Hardy. However, there are services departing from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa and arriving at Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit and Campbell River. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Tofino and Port Hardy is 593 km. The road distance is 503.2 km.
The best way to get from Tofino to Port Hardy without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $166.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Tofino to Port Hardy, including transfers.
Tofino to Port Hardy bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa station.
Tofino to Port Hardy bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tofino to Port Hardy is 503 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Tofino to Port Hardy.
There are 10+ hotels available in Port Hardy.
What companies run services between Tofino, BC, Canada and Port Hardy, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit and Campbell River in around 10h 15m.
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- Island Link Bus
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
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $56
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $50
Bus from Campbell River to Port Hardy - in front Pier Side Landing, 8600 Granville St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $60
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