Other FERRies
HULLO FERRIES: WALK-ON PASSENGERS ONLY
DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER TO DOWNTOWN NANAIMO:
Start your journey to Tofino with a relaxing ride on Hullo Ferries, departing from downtown Vancouver you cross the Salish Sea to Nanaimo in 70 minutes. Once you dock at Nanaimo’s harbor, it’s a scenic 3-hour drive across Vancouver Island to the rugged beauty of Tofino. Please note, Hullo Ferries only provides services for foot-passengers. Whether you’re renting a car or catching a shuttle, the road to Tofino winds through lush forests, mountain passes, and charming small towns—an adventure in itself.
BLACK BALL FERRY: FOR TRAVELLERS COMING FROM WASHINGTON STATE
PORT ANGELES TO DOWNTOWN VICTORIA:
Traveling to Tofino from the U.S.? Black Ball Ferries makes it easy. Depart from Port Angeles, Washington, and enjoy the scenic 90-minute crossing aboard the M.V. Coho to downtown Victoria, B.C. From there, it’s about a 4.5 to 5-hour drive across Vancouver Island to Tofino—an unforgettable journey through forests, mountains, and coastal vistas. Black Ball Ferries is the only ferry from the United States that can transport cars.
VICTORIA CLIPPER FERRY: Ferry service between Seattle and Victoria
SEATTLE TO DOWNTOWN VICTORIA:
If you are in or around Seattle, and looking to travel to Tofino, the Victoria Clipper provides a great and scenic ride into Victoria. Enjoy a beautiful ride through the Puget Sound and across the Salish Sea, arriving in Victoria in under 3 hours. From there, it’s about a 4.5 to 5-hour drive, offering fantastic scenery and natural views, across Vancouver Island to Tofino. Please note, the Victoria Clipper offers services for foot-passengers only.