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!
December 2022 – Notice of Change to Summer Seasonal Service and Winter Suspension of Services
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.
All Routes – November 07 2022 to January 2nd 2023
All Routes – January 3rd, 2023 to May 2023
The VI Connector and Tofino Bus do have several locations that allow passengers without a reservation to walkup to the driver and purchase a ticket. Walkup seats at these locations are first-come first-serve and not guaranteed. Purchase of tickets from these locations is CASH ONLY. EXACT CHANGE ONLY. To find out what the walkup price for a location is see the ‘Walkup price’ column on our Fares page.
Walkup tickets are not eligible for any of our sale prices or discounted rates, for the cheapest ticket prices, pre-reservation is required. (Exception: Victoria 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 Debit and Credit Card.)
Walkup is Available Locations:
– *Victoria: Bus Depot
– Duncan: Cowichan Secondary School
– Ladysmith: 49th Parallel Grocery
– Nanaimo: Bus Depot/Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
– Parksville: Community Centre
– Port Alberni: 7 Eleven
– Ucluelet: Fraser Lane Transit Stop
– Tofino: Co-op Parking Lot
For those passengers who have purchased Flexible Tickets, Basic amendments can also be made by following the link in your confirmation email. 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 Campbell River 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.