What is the cheapest way to get from Tofino to Swartz Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Tofino to Swartz Bay is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tofino to Swartz Bay?

The fastest way to get from Tofino to Swartz Bay is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $350 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tofino and Swartz Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Tofino to Swartz Bay. However, there are services departing from Tofino, BC - Main Street and arriving at Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Douglas St at Kings Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Tofino to Swartz Bay?

The distance between Tofino and Swartz Bay is 208 km. The road distance is 335.8 km.

How do I travel from Tofino to Swartz Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Tofino to Swartz Bay without a car is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $106.

How long does it take to get from Tofino to Swartz Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Tofino to Swartz Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tofino to Swartz Bay bus from?

Tofino to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, depart from Tofino, BC - Main Street station.

Bus or fly from Tofino to Swartz Bay?

The best way to get from Tofino to Swartz Bay is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $350 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $106 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Tofino to Swartz Bay bus arrive?

Tofino to Swartz Bay bus services, operated by Island Link Bus, arrive at Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal station.

Can I drive from Tofino to Swartz Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Tofino to Swartz Bay is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Tofino to Swartz Bay.

Where can I stay near Swartz Bay?

There are 73+ hotels available in Swartz Bay.

Tofino to Swartz Bay - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi, and ferry

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Fly Tofino/Long Beach Airport to Victoria International Airport
best
1. Fly from Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YAZ - YYJ
4h 4m
$358–606
Drive 335.8 km
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1. Drive from Tofino to Swartz Baycar 335.8 km
4h 48m
$67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tofino, BC - Main Street to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus Nanaimo
7h 22m
$106
Taxi to Tofino SPB, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
1. Take the taxi from Tofino to Tofino SPB (YTP)taxi
2. Fly from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane YTP - YWH
4h 25m
$517–773
Fly Tofino to Vancouver Airport YVR South, ferry
1. Fly from Tofino to Vancouver Airport YVR Southplane
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoriaferry
4h 34m
$203–459

Tofino to Swartz Bay by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.5 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Tofino, BC, Canada and Swartz Bay, BC, Canada?

Pacific Coastal Airlines and Air Canada fly from Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tofino, BC - Main Street to Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, and Douglas St at Kings Rd in around 7h 22m.

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