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How to get fromPortland to Tofinoby train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Tofino by train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train 71
    10h 12m

  2. Fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)plane plane PDX - YAZ
    6h 48m
    $129–559

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train 71
    10h 58m

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsabus bus
    15h 9m
    $414–618

  5. Fly to Tofino SPB, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tofino SPB (YTP)plane plane PDX - YTP
    2. Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Tofinotaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    $214–644

  6. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Tofino Harbourtrain train
    12h 25m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Tofino, BC, Canada?

You can take a train from Portland to Tofino Harbour via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) once daily.

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