Just an hour flight separates Vancouver from the rugged west coast of British Columbia. By contrast the bus is a full-day ordeal but costs just a fraction of what airfare does.

Vancouver Island Connector and Tofino Bus provides  service between the Nanaimo and Tofino, picking passengers  from Vancouver up at Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

From downtown Vancouver take the bus to Horseshoe Bay then hop the ferry to Nanaimo. Catch the Vancouver Island Connector in front of the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal passenger drop-off zone.

Surfboards under 8 feet long and bagged bikes travel free as part of your regular checked luggage but phone ahead 1-866-986-3466 to ensure your needs can be accommodated as space is limited.

Harbour Air provides air service to Tofino from Vancouver Harbour.

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