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13 h 36 min
939 km.
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Nelson, Canada → Tofino, Canada

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Nelson to Tofino

Cheapest
13 h 36 min
Car
939 km.
from $51
Other
6 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
625 km.
from $647.21
9 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
625 km.
from $362.55
8 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
625 km.
from $456.99

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Comox
Ave. Duration:
9h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$572.52

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Comox
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$572.52
Plane from Trail Airport to Comox
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$547.07

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Website:
pacificcoastal.com/
Plane from Trail Airport to Tofino/Long
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$419.85–$890.58
Plane from Trail Airport to Comox
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$547.07

Bus operators

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Email:
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to New
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$152.67

Silver City Stagelines LTD

Phone:
(778) 760-1891
Email:
Website:
fritztravels.com/
Bus from Nelson, BC to Trail,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$53.43

Island Link Bus

Email:
Website:
islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Tofino
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89

Other operators

BC Ferries

Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$114.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Tofino?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Tofino is to drive and car ferry which costs $130.43 - $282.61 and takes 12h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Tofino?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Tofino is to bus and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $434.78 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Nelson to Tofino?

The distance between Nelson and Tofino is 692 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Tofino without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Tofino without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 18h 25m and costs $152.17 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Tofino?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Nelson to Tofino, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tofino?

There are 35+ hotels available in Tofino. Prices start at $58.24 per night.
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