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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Nanaimo to Tofino. Traveling by bus from Nanaimo to Tofino usually takes around 3 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Tofino Bus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 89 mi (143 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $56.98 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Tofino Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Nanaimo to Tofino?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Nanaimo to Tofino. Tofino Bus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tofino Bus | 4 | 3h 33m | $59.05 |
Tofino Bus is an intercity bus company operating in Canada, with seasonal summer services to popular destinations on Vancouver Island. It offers excellent facilities such as air conditioning, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and WiFi, and is known for friendly and helpful drivers, providing a pleasant travel experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 143 kilometers from Nanaimo to Tofino. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Nanaimo to Tofino, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Nanaimo?
Main departure station: Departure Bay - Ferries Terminal Bus Stop
Nanaimo has two bus stations with service to Tofino.
All bus stations in Nanaimo:
Departure Bay - Ferries Terminal Bus Stop
Woodgrove Centre Transit Exchange
Where does the bus arrive in Tofino?
Main arrival station: Tourism Tofino
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Tofino.
Bus stations in Tofino:
Tourism Tofino
Co-Op Parking Lot
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