Getting There and Away

  <p>Tofino is accessible by air via the Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) and Tofino Harbour Waterdrome (YTP) for floatplanes. On Vancouver Island, major ferry terminals in Nanaimo and Victoria connect to mainland British Columbia, serving as gateways for those traveling by road or bus.</p>
                                      
         

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          <h3>By Air:</h3>
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                      Direct flights are available from Vancouver (YVR) to Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) with Pacific Coastal Airlines, typically taking around 51 minutes. One-way fares can start from approximately C$137 to C$190 .
                                                          
         
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                      Floatplane services operate from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbour Waterdrome (YTP) with airlines like Harbour Air, with flights lasting approximately 50-60 minutes . One-way fares can range from C$144 to C$357.56 .
                                                          
         
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                      International travelers will need to connect through Vancouver .
                                                          
         
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          <h3>By Car and Ferry:</h3>
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                      Traveling from Vancouver involves taking a BC Ferries service to Vancouver Island. Options include Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay, approximately 1.5 hours ferry time) or Tsawwassen to Nanaimo (Duke Point, approximately 2 hours ferry time) or Tsawwassen to Victoria (Swartz Bay, approximately 1 hour 35 minutes ferry time) .
                                                          
         
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                      Ferry costs for a vehicle and two adults from Vancouver to Nanaimo can be around C$80-C$110, plus fuel .
                                                          
         
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                      Once on Vancouver Island, the drive to Tofino from Nanaimo is approximately 3 hours (207 km) . The total travel time from Vancouver, including the ferry, is about 5 to 6 hours .
                                                          
         
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                      Driving from Victoria to Tofino takes approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes .
                                                          
         
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                      From October 1 to March 31, winter tires or chains are mandatory for driving on Highway 4 to Tofino .
                                                          
         
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          <h3>By Bus and Shuttle:</h3>
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                      The Tofino Bus and IslandLinkBus provide services connecting Tofino to various locations on Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, Port Alberni, and Victoria .
                                                          
         
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                      The bus journey from Vancouver to Tofino, including ferry time, is approximately 7-8 hours .
                                                          
         
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                      Fares for Tofino Bus services can start from around C$34.94 . It is highly recommended to pre-reserve tickets online at least 72 hours in advance .
                                                          
         
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                      Locally, West Coast Transit offers year-round bus service connecting Tofino, Ucluelet, and surrounding communities . A free hop-on, hop-off Tofino Free Shuttle also operates during the summer season between Downtown Tofino and Long Beach .
                                                          
         
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          <h3>Car Rentals:</h3>
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                      Car rental services are available at Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) through companies like Budget, and locally from Otus Rent A Car, which can deliver vehicles to accommodations .
                                                          
         
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