Tofino BC is not far from many US Cities
Updated: Jun 27
Tofino BC is not far from many US Cities
If you're looking for a new place to visit, Tofino is definitely worth considering. A quick flight or ferry and you'll be in one of the most beautiful places in the world. With its beautiful beaches, world-class surfing and kayaking opportunities, wildlife viewing and hiking trails through old-growth forests - not to mention some of the best restaurants in Canada - you'll be glad you visited Tofino BC! Tofino is not far from US Cities.
Tofino is about a seven-hour drive from Seattle (about eight hours from Tacoma), and about five hours from Vancouver, BC. If you're coming from anyplace further south, it will take longer to get here.
Tofino is a 45-minute flight from Vancouver, or an hour flight from Victoria.
Tofino is a 45-minute flight from Vancouver, or an hour flight from Victoria.
There are daily flights to Tofino from both cities. The flight
takes about 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, and about an hour from Victoria.
If you don't want to drive all the way up here (or if you live in one of those places), this is definitely your best option for getting here!
From Seattle to Tofino, it's easier to fly than drive.
If you're looking to get away, Tofino is only a few hours' drive from Seattle. But why drive when you can fly?
Tofino is popular among outdoorsy types who want to spend their days hiking and surfing, so it's not surprising that getting there is easier by plane than by car. You can fly into Vancouver and then take a ferry across the Strait of Georgia or hop on an air taxi from Port Alberni (about an hour away).
People who have never been to Tofino are always surprised by how easy it is to get here
Tofino is a scenic and unique place to visit. But you may be surprised to learn that it's also easy to get here from many places in the US, especially if you're coming from the west coast from cities like Seattle, or Tacoma. And if you've never been here before, we can guarantee that once you're here for even just one day, Tofino will be hard for anyone else to beat!
Tofino is a special place, and it's easy to get here from almost anywhere. If you're thinking about visiting Tofino, don't hesitate! If you want to learn more about what makes this place so special before making plans for your trip, check out our blog posts on where to stay in Tofino BC, things to do while visiting Vancouver Island and what activities are available at each season!