Welcome to the VI Connector & Tofino Bus, your island connection offering a convenient and safe way to travel to multiple destinations on Vancouver Island. The VI Connector & Tofino Bus services areas between Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, and Tofino. Let us help you plan your trip today!
Summer 2023 Bookings are available. Book now for May 2023 to October 2023 travel dates.
Most stops on the VI Connector and Tofino Bus services are reservation only (pre-reservation is required for the bus to stop at that location). We recommend that all passengers pre-reserve their tickets whenever possible to ensure that they have a guaranteed seat onboard the bus.
Summer 2023 Bookings are available. Book now for May 2023 to October 2023 travel dates.
2023 – Summer Seasonal Service – May to October Schedule
Tofino Bus and VI Connector will be operating as a reservation only service this summer. All locations (except the four listed in the walkup section below), require a pre-reservation or the bus will not stop at that location. Pre-reservation is available on our website and purchase can be made using a credit card or a debit VISA/debit MasterCard.
Walkup tickets are not eligible for any of our sale prices or discounted rates, for the cheapest ticket prices, pre-reservation is required. All walkup tickets must be purchased using a credit card or debit VISA card, walkup tickets cannot be purchased with cash. (*Exception: Victoria Bus Depot allows the walkup purchase of all ticket types and prices including discounted rates, from the staff at the bus counters inside the depot. This location also allows purchase with Cash.)
Walkup is Available Locations:
– *Victoria: Bus Depot
– Nanaimo: Bus Depot/Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
– Ucluelet: Fraser Lane Transit Stop
– Tofino: Co-op Parking Lot
Basic amendments can be made by following the link in your confirmation email (fees will apply), or by emailing info@tofinobus.com. If you would like to re-print/re-email your tickets, please login to your customer account on our online website. Please ask our staff if you would like assistance activating or using this feature.
Otherwise, please phone our Reservation Centre at 1-866-986-3466, or email info@tofinobus.com for any amendments, cancellations, or questions.
Times are approximate and are subject to traffic, weather and road conditions. Due to safety regulations the departure will be “closed” five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please visit our Know Before You Go page for our new operating procedures. Note, all operations North of Parksville will remain closed until further notice.
For complete schedule information, additional locations and pricing, please visit our Online Booking system or download our current schedules.
We are pleased to provide Luggage storage onboard our coaches. All baggage must be tagged with an appropriate destination & contact info.
We cannot accommodate pets abroad our coaches at this time. Guide and Service dogs are accepted but certification is required.
For passengers who require a wheelchair lift equipped coach please make your reservation at least 72 hours prior to your departure.
A great and reliable service for anyone interested in exploring our island! I've never had any issue while travelling with them. The drivers are friendly, informative and some even crack the occasional joke. The ride itself is beautifully scenic I'm never bored watching the nature pass by.
Friendly drivers and courteous employees in the stops.