Getting Around Tofino
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Tofino Airport information
Fly non-stop to Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) from Vancouver on scheduled flights with Pacific Coastal Airlines, on a chartered flight, or fly right into the Tofino Harbour with Harbour Air.
Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) is located 13km outside of the town of Tofino.
Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) is located 13km outside of the town of Tofino.
Tofino Driving Information
Tofino is accessible by vehicle from the British Columbia mainland in three ways:
1. By driving your own or a rented vehicle
2. Custom shuttle with Pacific Rim Navigators or another private vehicle
3. Aboard daily scheduled trips with Tofino Bus
If driving from the mainland, you'll need to first sail with BC Ferries from one of two points near Vancouver, to Vancouver Island.
1. Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay in Nanaimo - takes just under 2 hours sailing, then another 3 hours to drive.
2. Tsawwassen to Duke Point in South Nanaimo - takes 2 hours sailing and then 3.5 hours to drive
3. Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay in Victoria - takes 2 hours sailing and then 5 hours to drive
1. By driving your own or a rented vehicle
2. Custom shuttle with Pacific Rim Navigators or another private vehicle
3. Aboard daily scheduled trips with Tofino Bus
If driving from the mainland, you'll need to first sail with BC Ferries from one of two points near Vancouver, to Vancouver Island.
1. Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay in Nanaimo - takes just under 2 hours sailing, then another 3 hours to drive.
2. Tsawwassen to Duke Point in South Nanaimo - takes 2 hours sailing and then 3.5 hours to drive
3. Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay in Victoria - takes 2 hours sailing and then 5 hours to drive
Tofino Public Transportation
There are a number of options for getting around Tofino. They include:
1. Bicycle rentals - our coastal temperate climate allows for cycling throughout the year.
2. Whistle! - our locally owned rideshare app, similar to Uber.
3. Summer Shuttle - this free hop on - hop off summer shuttle runs between Tofino's village centre and the Tofino Visitor Centre from the end of June to the beginning of September.
1. Bicycle rentals - our coastal temperate climate allows for cycling throughout the year.
2. Whistle! - our locally owned rideshare app, similar to Uber.
3. Summer Shuttle - this free hop on - hop off summer shuttle runs between Tofino's village centre and the Tofino Visitor Centre from the end of June to the beginning of September.
