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How to get fromSan Francisco to Salt Spring Islandby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Salt Spring Island by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane SFO - YGG
    6h 19m
    $94–437

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry
    33h 36m
    $412–986

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane OAK - YGG
    8h 16m
    $103–511

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,274.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

United Airlines, Harbour Air Seaplanes, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) every 4 hours.

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