How to Travel from
Tofino to Gabriola Island
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Tofino, Canada → Gabriola Island, Canada
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tofino to Gabriola Island
Composite routes from Tofino to Gabriola Island
Cheapest
3 h 40 min
Car
217 km.
from $11
Other
5 h
Bus, ferry via Tofino, BC - Long Beach at Airport Road, Bus, ferry via Tofino, BC - Long Beach at Airport Road
152 km.
from $76.80
5 h 17 min
Bus, Ferry
152 km.
from $87.48
Route Navigator Tofino - Gabriola Island
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Malon Lane
Malon Lane, 31 м
31 м
Turn left onto Fourth Street
Fourth Street, 55 м
55 м
Turn right onto Campbell Street
Campbell Street, 32 km 210 м
32 km 210 м
Turn left onto Pacific Rim Highway
Pacific Rim Highway, 90 km 469 м
90 km 469 м
Turn left onto Johnston Road
Johnston Road, 5 km 672 м
5 km 672 м
Turn slight right onto Alberni Highway
Alberni Highway, 31 km 566 м
31 km 566 м
Keep right
63 м
63 м
Continue onto Alberni Highway
Alberni Highway, 9 km 971 м
9 km 971 м
Keep right and take 19 South toward Nanaimo
Nanaimo, 19 South, 23 km 65 м
23 km 65 м
Turn left and take 19A South, 1 toward Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo, Horseshoe Bay
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo, Horseshoe Bay, 19A South, 1, 10 km 535 м
10 km 535 м
Keep right onto Terminal Avenue North
Terminal Avenue North, 3 km 857 м
3 km 857 м
Turn left onto Comox Road
Comox Road, 1 km 951 м
1 km 951 м
Turn left
203 м
203 м
Attention, take ferry (Nanaimo Harbour ↔ Descanso Bay)
Nanaimo Harbour ↔ Descanso Bay, 6 km 534 м
6 km 534 м
Leave ferry and continue
1 km 759 м
1 km 759 м
Continue onto South Road
South Road, 1 km 457 м
1 km 457 м
Turn left onto Old Centre Road Trail
Old Centre Road Trail, 2 km 551 м
2 km 551 м
Continue onto Old Centre Road Trail
Old Centre Road Trail, 371 м
371 м
Turn left onto Old Centre Road Trail
Old Centre Road Trail, 1 km 615 м
1 km 615 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Vancouver Island Connector
Bus from Tofino, BC - Long Beach at Airport Road to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$25.45–$49.62
Island Link Bus
Email:
Website:
islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Tofino, BC - H'way 4 at Hellesen Drive to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$48.35
Other operators
BC Ferries
Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.53–$10.81
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Tofino to Gabriola Island?
The cheapest way to get from Tofino to Gabriola Island is to bus and ferry which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 5h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Tofino to Gabriola Island?
The fastest way to get from Tofino to Gabriola Island is to bus and ferry via Tofino, BC - Long Beach at Airport Road which takes 5h and costs $54.35 - $97.83 .
How far is it from Tofino to Gabriola Island?
The distance between Tofino and Gabriola Island is 230 km.
How do I travel from Tofino to Gabriola Island without a car?
The best way to get from Tofino to Gabriola Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Tofino, BC - Long Beach at Airport Road which takes 5h and costs $54.35 - $97.83 .
How long does it take to get from Tofino to Gabriola Island?
It takes approximately 5h to get from Tofino to Gabriola Island, including transfers.
Where can I stay near Gabriola Island?
There are 78+ hotels available in Gabriola Island. Prices start at $38.90 per night.
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