How far is it from San Juan Island to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between San Juan Island and Salt Spring Island is 259 km.

How do I travel from San Juan Island to Salt Spring Island without a car?

The best way to get from San Juan Island to Salt Spring Island without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Juan Island to Salt Spring Island?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from San Juan Island to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 91+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

San Juan Island to Salt Spring Island - one way to travel via train, and ferry

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There is 1 way to get from San Juan Island to Salt Spring Island by ferry or train

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1. Take the ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortesferry
2. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain 67
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Distance: 259.3 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between San Juan Island, WA, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from San Juan Island to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the ferry to Anacortes, take the taxi to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Ganges Harbour Salt Spring.

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