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

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There are 4 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

    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. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Salt Spring Island - Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island to Richmond - Richmondplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train
    3h 30m

  4. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Spring Island - Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island to Richmond - Richmondplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus bus
    5h 27m

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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?

There is no direct connection from Salt Spring Island to Campbell River. However, you can take the ferry to Vancouver, walk to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2, take the line 620 bus to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only, walk to Bridgeport Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Waterfront Station @ Platform 5, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Campbell River Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Salt Spring Island to Campbell River via Vancouver, Departure Bay, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit in around 7h 33m.

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