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How to get fromSalt Spring Island to Cowichan Bayby ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Cowichan Bay by ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Vesuvius Bay to Croftonferry ferry Salt Spring Island
    2. Take the taxi from Crofton to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi
    1h 53m
    $49–102

  2. Ferry, line 72 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    4h 37m
    $18–92

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane YGG - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus
    3h 47m
    $257–560

  4. Line 3 bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Visitor Info Centre to Vesuvius Bay Ferry Termbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Vesuvius Bay to Croftonferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Crofton to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi
    1h 59m
    $49–102

Salt Spring Island to Cowichan Bay by ferry and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 30.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada and Cowichan Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Salt Spring Island to Cowichan Bay. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Vesuvius Bay Ferry Term, walk to Vesuvius Bay, take the ferry to Crofton, then take the taxi to Cowichan Bay. Alternatively, you can fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH), walk to Douglas & Fort, then take the bus to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaround.

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