Directions to Tofino: Driving, Flying
#311-5360 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC
Vancouver International Airport, South Terminal
Reservations 1-888-FLY-ORCA (359-6722), Admin 604-270-6722
Whether a quick business trip, romantic weekend or unforgettable fishing adventure, Tofino Air is dedicated to ensuring your floatplane travel is safe, scenic and spectacular with regularly scheduled flights to Tofino, Sechelt, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo and Vancouver.
First Street Dock • Tofino, BC Canada
(250) 725-4454, Toll Free 1-866-486-3247
346 D Campbell Street (alley side) • Tofino, BC » View map
Toll free 1-866-986-3466, Local (250)725-2871
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Tofino Transportation Options
Airlines
Tofino Air is proud to offer the only regularly scheduled daily floatplane service from Vancouver’s International Airport (YVR) to Tofino and the world-renowned West Coast Trail. Flights leave Vancouver at 11 am daily and arrive in Tofino within approximately one hour. Click here for full details. To book transportation flights, please call 1-888-436-7776.
Bus
Tofino Bus
346 Campbell Street (866) 986-3466 or (250) 725-2871
Bus service to and from Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and Comox / Courtenay
Connects with Greyhound Bus service
Departs twice daily
Tofino Bus can transport your gear including surfboards and bikes
Reservations recommended
Tofino Transit
346 Campbell (866) 986-3466 or (250) 725-2871
Local transportation (seasonal, 14-passenger vans) between downtown Tofino, the resorts, and the beaches
$2 one-way gets you where you need to go
The Beach Bus
346 Campbell (866) 986-3466 or (250) 725-2871
Scheduled (seasonal) bus runs from Tofino to Ucluelet with stops in Pacific Rim National Park
Car Rental
Budget Truck and Car Rental
Located at the Long Beach Golf Course and Airport, 725-2060
BC Ferries
Toll free (888) 223-3779
Vehicle and passenger ferry service from the mainland to Vancouver Island
Departures from:
- Vancouver North (Horseshoe Bay Terminal)
- Vancouver South, near Richmond (Tsawwassen Terminal)
- Nanaimo Downtown (Departure Bay Terminal)
- Nanaimo South (Duke Point Terminal)
- Victoria North, technically Sidney, BC (Schwartz Bay Terminal)
There are three efficient ways to get to Vancouver Island from the Vancouver with BC Ferries. The best way depends on where, in Vancouver, you are closest to, and whether or not you wish to visit Victoria, BC on your way to Tofino.
- Travelling direct to Tofino from the Vancouver Airport, Seattle or other places south
Take the Tsawwassen ferry (south of Vancouver) to Duke Point (south of Nanaimo) - Travelling direct to Tofino from downtown Vancouver
Take the Horseshoe Bay ferry (north or west Vancouver) to Departure Bay (downtown Nanaimo) - Visiting Victoria, BC on your way to Tofino
Take the Tsawwassen ferry (south of Vancouver) to Schwartz Bay (north of Victoria)
Car traveling time between Tofino and Nanaimo on a good day is 3 hours, to Victoria 5 hours, and does not include a stop at the Tim Horton's in Port Alberni (unless you whip through the Drive-Thru) or Cathedral Grove (you’ll want to stop here for a quick leg stretch on a trial). Be well advised that making ferry reservations is highly recommended in the summer months and holidays. You must arrive 30 minutes before your reservation time. Reservations cost an extra $17 per vehicle. If you are walking on the ferry without a vehicle, reservations are not necessary.
Other Ferry Service
These ferries are great, but only efficient if you are travelling from points other than Seattle or Vancouver.
If you are walking on the ferry from Seattle and want to visit Victoria on your way to Tofino:
Victoria Clipper
(250) 382-8100
Passenger service only (no vehicles) between downtown Victoria and Seattle
2.5 hour crossing
Generally two departures in each direction daily
If you will be visiting the Port Angeles area:
M.V. Coho/Blackball Express
(250) 386-2202
Passenger and vehicle service between downtown Victoria and Port Angeles, WA
1 hour 35 minutes crossing
Generally 2 runs daily
If you are planning on visiting the San Juan Islands:
Washington State Ferries
(206) 464-6400
Passenger and vehicle service between Sidney, BC (just outside Victoria) and Anacortes, WA (just outside Bellingham)
3 hour crossing time
Departures daily
Tofino Taxi
(250) 725-3333
Call for pick-up
Water Taxi
Tofino Water Taxi
Toll free (877) 726-5485 or info@tofinowatertaxi.com
Clayoquot Connections
(250) 726-8789
Island camping and drop-offs in a vintage Tofino Life Boat
Spirit of Marktosis Water Taxi
(250) 670-9563, 1st Street Dock
Regular service between Ahousaht, Flores Island and Tofino
Departs twice daily from Tofino at 10.30 am & 4 pm
Hesquiaht Water Taxi
(250) 670-1110, 1st Street Dock
Regular service to Hot Spring Cove
John Tom (Miss Danielle)
725-3747 or cell 726-8001, 1st Street Dock
First Nation Water Taxi
Ocean Outfitters Water Taxi
Toll free (877) 906-2326 or (250) 725-2866
#5-421 Main Street
Three departures daily to Meares Island and the Big Tree Trail
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