If you are looking for directions on how to get to Ucluelet, you've came to the right place! Overshadowed by the popularity of it's sister town Tofino, Ucluelet has preserved the quaint fishing town charm that people adore and is one of the kept secret of the west coast for many.
How to Get in Ucluelet?
By Car
To get to Ucluelet by car, one must travel first to Victoria or Nanaimo. Ucluelet is 293 kilometers from Victoria and 113 kilometers from Nanaimo.
North of Nanaimo, Highway 4 heads west to cross Vancouver Island to meet with The Pacific Rim Highway. To get to Ucluelet, turn left (south) and proceed for 10 minutes. Turning right (north) and driving for 40 minutes will take you to the end of this highway at Tofino. The signage is excellent and very helpful.
If you leave from Departure Bay in Nanaimo, count five and a half hour including the ferry voyage from Horseshoe Bay (counting the two hour ferry voyage). From Victoria, it's about a four hour drive.
Car Rental
Once you reach the island you can rent a car at any of the airports. If you’re flying into Long Beach, rent a car or catch a taxi from the airport to nearby Ucluelet. Every city with a ferry terminal also offers car rentals.
By Bus
The Tofino Bus runs express daily service to Ucluelet from Victoria and Nanaimo, connecting with Greyhound Canada, which serves the majority of communities on Vancouver Island.
+++ You can see here the bus schedule from Whistler to Ucluelet.
By Air
Major airlines offer frequent, scheduled flights to Vancouver Island’s Victoria International Airport, Comox Valley Airport and Nanaimo Airport from Vancouver, Calgary and Seattle. Once you reach the island you can rent a car at any of the airports listed above.
To fly from Vancouver, Victoria or Seattle to Ucluelet, the most popular airline that provides a regular scheduled flight is Orca Airways
If you are more adventureous, you can always look for other float plane operators that offer chartered service between downtown Vancouver and the West Coast such as Tofino Air.
The Tofino-Ucluelet Airport (YAZ) is about a 15 minute drive north of Ucluelet and a 10 minute drive from Tofino. Taxis and hotel shuttles are available at the airport.
By Sea
One option to get to Ucluelet or Tofino is to buy a passage at the Quay in Port Alberni on either the MV Lady Rose or MV Frances Barkely.
Ferries to Vancouver Island is offered from several mainland British Columbia and Washington State departure points. BC Ferries transports vehicles and passengers on regularly scheduled routes to Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox, and Port Hardy.
Washington State Ferries, Blackball Transport’s M.V. Coho, Victoria Clipper Ferry, Victoria Express, and Victoria San Juan Cruises provide passenger only or passenger and vehicle ferry service between various points in northwest Washington and Victoria.
Conclusion
Make sure to check out 3 Useful Tips on How to Visit Ucluelet on a Shoestring Budget if you are looking to come over without breaking your budget. We are looking forward to see you here!
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Awesome!
I was just in Vancouver a couple of weeks ago. It was a day trip so couldn't make it the island. Have friends in Maple Ridge so Ucluelet is definitely possible!
thanks for the info. This is very useful to people
who like to travel, it takes a little more effort to get
a perfect impression, although it must take a very exhausting path but it will not be a big deal
because this is a very beautiful place
like heaven on the earth.
Nice info!
Great information! I love the photos as well...
thanks for the info. This is very useful to people
who like to travel, it takes a little more effort to get
a perfect impression, although it must take a very exhausting path but it will not be a big deal
because this is a very beautiful place
like heaven on the earth.
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That is really an informative details on how to visit Ucuelet when someone is really on a budget.
So gorgeous you'd want to fly to get there quicker!
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Really great info man! Everyone who goes to Vancouver island should visit Ucluelet and Tofino in my opinion. It's really one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life.