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How to get fromSalt Spring Island to Campbell Riverby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Campbell River by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Vancouverferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train 578
    4h 49m

  2. Ferry, bus via Vancouver

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Vancouverferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus bus
    7h 33m
    $89–306

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Vesuvius Bay to Croftonferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exchbus bus 70
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus bus
    7h 20m
    $90–138

  4. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Vancouverferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YVR - YBL
    4h 29m
    $185–455

  5. Fly Saltspring Island Harbour Airport to Richmond, train

    1. Fly from Saltspring Island Harbour Airport to Richmondplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train
    4h 10m

  6. Fly Ganges Harbor to Campbell River Airport

    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YGG - YBL
    2h 25m
    $373–637

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada and Campbell River, BC, Canada?

Harbour Air Seaplanes and Pacific Coastal Airlines fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) 4 times a week.

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