While most visitors arrive in Ucluelet in their own car, recreational vehicle or motorcycle, there are other options for transportation and getting around town.
Most amenities are walking distance from each other.
By Car
Allow ample time for getting there. Ucluelet is 295km/183mi northwest of Victoria and 201km/125mi from Vancouver. Highway 4, the Pacific Rim Highway from Port Alberni to the Tofino-Ucluelet junction, is narrow, winding, mountainous and breath-stealing – sightseeing opportunities are countless. Deer and bears are not shy about roadsides. Bald eagles soar overhead. Check driving times to Ucluelet, then add extra.
Sea Travel
Sail from Port Alberni to Ucluelet through the Broken Islands aboard the historic MV Frances Barkley and explore Ukee.
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Sailings are from early June to mid-September on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with Alberni departures at 8am arriving in Ucluelet at 12:30pm. Return trips from Ucluelet to Alberni go at 2pm. Those arriving by private boat will find a small-craft harbour, marine facilities and a Canada Customs Clearance Centre.
Bus Travel and Public Transportation
The Tofino Bus Island Express is a scheduled service providing daily transportation to Ucluelet from Parksville, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Vancouver and Victoria. Charter bus services are also available. In summer, the bus runs between Tofino and Ucluelet with stops in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Greyhound also makes scheduled bus trips to Ucluelet.
Transport Rentals
Ucluelet offers a variety of transportation options. Rental cars are available from Budget Car Rental, located near the airport on the Pacific Rim Highway. Other options range from rental limos and water taxis to bicycles and skateboards, but nothing beats walking in this part of the world.
Air Travel
The Tofino-Ucluelet Airport, also known as the Long Beach airport (YAZ), is located about half way between Tofino and Ucluelet. Connections can be made from Comox, Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver and Seattle with Tofino Air, Orca Airways and Kenmore Air.
Maps
Maps of the area are available at the Ucluelet Visitor Centre.
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