What is the cheapest way to get from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island?

The cheapest way to get from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island is to line 409 bus and bus and line 3 bus and line 620 bus and ferry which costs $55 - $160 and takes 9h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island?

The fastest way to get from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $110 - $370.

Is there a direct train between Anacortes and Salt Spring Island?

No, there is no direct train from Anacortes station to Salt Spring Island. However, there are services departing from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station and arriving at Ganges Harbour Salt Spring via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Anacortes and Salt Spring Island is 223 km.

How do I travel from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island without a car?

The best way to get from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Anacortes to Salt Spring Island train from?

Anacortes to Salt Spring Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.

Where does the Anacortes to Salt Spring Island train arrive?

Anacortes to Salt Spring Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 90+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Anacortes to Salt Spring Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island by train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, or ferry

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best
1. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain 67
6h 37m
Line 409 bus, bus, line 3 bus, line 620 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 10th St and Q Ave to Chuckanut P&Rbus 409
2. Take the bus from Chuckanut P&R to Bellingham Transit Stationbus 80X
3. Take the bus from Bellingham Station to Bellingham Airportbus 3
4. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
5. Take the bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12 to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1bus 620 / ...
6. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry
9h 34m
$58–158
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Vancouverbus Greyhound US0501
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain 67
7h 18m
Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane YVR - YGG
6h 50m
$102–280
Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly
1. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane CXH - YGG
6h 36m
$119–363

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

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Distance: 223.3 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Anacortes, WA, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from 10th St and Q Ave to Ganges Harbour Salt Spring via March's Point, Skagit Station Gate 5, Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 6h 37m.

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