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

The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Salt Spring Island is to train and fly which costs $140 - $380 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olympia to Salt Spring Island is to bus and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $65 - $460.

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

No, there is no direct train from Olympia to Salt Spring Island. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Ganges Harbour Salt Spring via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Olympia to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Olympia and Salt Spring Island is 390 km.

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

The best way to get from Olympia to Salt Spring Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Olympia to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

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

Olympia to Salt Spring Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.

Where does the Olympia to Salt Spring Island train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 69+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Olympia to Salt Spring Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Olympia to Salt Spring Island by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain 67
8h 48m
Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane SEA - YGG
5h 22m
$65–457
Train
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain 67
8h 55m
Bus to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Pine Stbus
2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane LKE - YGG
9h 23m
$562–764
Bus, train via Richmond
1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Olive Wy & 6th Avebus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
3. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain 67
9h 15m
Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane YVR - YGG
9h 9m
$143–373

Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.1 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Ganges Harbour Salt Spring via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, D St E & 25th St E, Tacoma, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 8h 55m.

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