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How to get fromOakland to Salt Spring Islandby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Salt Spring Island by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane SFO - YGG
    6h 43m
    $95–419

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry
    32h 8m
    $500–1,062

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane OAK - YGG
    7h 36m
    $107–499

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane SMF - YGG
    10h 15m
    $144–636

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Oakland to Salt Spring Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,290.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

United Airlines, Harbour Air Seaplanes, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) every 4 hours.

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