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How to get fromSalt Spring Island to Shawnigan Lakeby ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Shawnigan Lake by ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, taxi via Victoria

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Victoriaferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    2. Take the taxi from Victoria to Shawnigan Laketaxi taxi
    2h 10m
    $222–346

  2. Ferry, line 72 bus, bus via Fulford Ferry Term

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fulford Harbour 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 Shawnigan Lk. Rd at Shawnigan/Mill Baybus bus 99
    5h 7m
    $12–53

  3. Ferry, line 72 bus, bus

    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 Shawnigan Lk. Rd at Shawnigan/Mill Baybus bus 99
    4h 22m
    $18–92

  4. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Vesuvius Bay to Croftonferry ferry Salt Spring Island
    2. Take the taxi from Crofton to Shawnigan Laketaxi taxi
    2h 2m
    $114–172

  5. 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 Shawnigan Lk. Rd at Shawnigan/Mill Baybus bus
    3h 32m
    $257–559

Salt Spring Island to Shawnigan Lake by ferry and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Salt Spring Island to Shawnigan Lake. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria then take the taxi to Shawnigan Lake. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Salt Spring Island to Shawnigan Lk. Rd at Shawnigan/Mill Bay via Victoria, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, and Douglas & Kings in around 4h 22m.

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