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 train and bus and ferry and ferry which costs $35 - $200 and takes 11h 42m.

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 7h 46m and costs $120 - $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 7h 43m.

How far is it from Anacortes to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Anacortes and Salt Spring Island is 228 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 7h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m 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, busferry, 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
7h 43m
Train, bus and ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry
3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
11h 42m
$39–194
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
8h 24m
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
8h
$106–283
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
7h 46m
$123–366

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

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Distance: 227.7 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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 Fulford-Ganges at Blackburn via March's Point, Skagit Station Gate 5, Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver Harbour, Ganges Harbour Salt Spring, and Visitor Info Centre in around 7h 43m.

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