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How to get fromSalt Spring Island to Parksvilleby plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Ganges Harbor to Nanaimo, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YGG - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Bay B at Woodgrove Exch to Jensen Ave E at Craig Stbus bus
    3h 41m
    $74–154

  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 Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    7h 15m
    $63–137

  3. Fly Salt Spring to Vancouver Harbour, ferry

    1. Fly from Salt Spring to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 53m

Salt Spring Island to Parksville by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Salt Spring Island to Parksville. However, you can fly to Nanaimo (ZNA), walk to Haliburton St at Robins St, take the line 7 bus to Bay F at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 1 bus to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, then take the line 9 bus to Jensen Ave E at Craig St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Salt Spring Island to Jensen Ave E at Craig St via Victoria, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Terminal Ave N at Terminal Park Mall, and Bay B at Woodgrove Exch in around 7h 15m.

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