What is the cheapest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC?

The cheapest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC is to fly which costs $70 - $160 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC?

The fastest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $70 - $160.

Is there a direct ferry between Salt Spring Island and Nanaimo, BC?

No, there is no direct ferry from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC. However, there are services departing from Salt Spring Island and arriving at Departure Bay via Horseshoe Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC?

The distance between Salt Spring Island and Nanaimo, BC is 52 km.

How do I travel from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC without a car?

The best way to get from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC without a car is to ferry and line 72 bus and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $60 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo, BC?

There are 104+ hotels available in Nanaimo, BC.

Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC - 3 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YGG - ZNA
2h 21m
$71–151
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Vancouverferry Southern Gulf Islands
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
6h 26m
$44–257
Ferry, line 72 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Victoriaferry
2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus 72 / ...
3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
5h 38m
$60–134

Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC by ferry, bus, and foot

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC.

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Distance: 51.6 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

Harbour Air Seaplanes flies from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Nanaimo (ZNA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Salt Spring Island to Nanaimo, BC via Vancouver, Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2, Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only, Bridgeport Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Horseshoe Bay, and Departure Bay in around 6h 26m.

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