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How to get fromEncinitas to Tofinoby train, plane, car, ferry or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Tofino by train, plane, car, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Comox Valley Airport, drive

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    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)planeSAN - YQQ
    3. Drive from Comox-Airport-YQQ to Tofinocar
    11h 6m
    $208–829

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Horseshoe Baycar
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
    3. Drive from Departure Bay to Tofinocar
    28h 19m
    $500–858

  3. Train, fly to Tofino SPB, taxi

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tofino SPB (YTP)planeSAN - YTP
    3. Take the taxi from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Tofinotaxi
    19h 25m
    $293–969

  4. Train, fly to Tofino/Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)planeSAN - YAZ
    10h 7m
    $243–1,014

  5. Train, fly to Campbell River Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)planeSAN - YBL
    3. Drive from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Tofinocar
    11h 29m
    $223–884

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Tofino, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Tofino. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), then drive to Tofino. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Encinitas to Tofino via Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay in around 28h 19m.

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