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How to get fromSeattle to Galiano Islandby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Galiano Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus Seattle Airport
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    6h 40m
    $69–141

  2. Ferry, line 72 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Legislature Exch Bay C to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    6h 50m
    $190–385

  3. Train, Bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Tsawwassenbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    8h 10m

  4. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane LKE - YWH
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    5h 21m
    $258–592

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Victoria International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    6h 1m
    $268–792

  6. Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbour, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    5h 25m

Seattle to Galiano Island by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Galiano Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Galiano Island. However, you can take the bus to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, walk to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12, take the line 620 bus to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, walk to Vancouver, then take the ferry to Sturdies Bay. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Sturdies Bay via Victoria, Legislature Exch Bay C, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, and Victoria in around 6h 50m.

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