The Wickaninnish Inn can be reached either by air, via regularly scheduled flights from Vancouver and Seattle, or by automobile. The journey by vehicle begins on the East side of Vancouver Island. From Nanaimo, the trip takes about 3 hours and from Victoria, it takes approximately 4.5 hours.

Air travel options include scheduled service and charters from Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle. Travel time is approximately 50 minutes from Vancouver International Airport. Pacific Rim Navigator's luxury shuttle service can be arranged through the Inn to and from the Tofino Long Beach Airport. Cars can be rented through an independent operator and taxi service is also available.