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How to get fromShawnigan Lake to Salt Spring Islandby bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, line 72 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Shawnigan/Mill Bay & Shawnigan Lake to Douglas & Hillsidebus bus 99
    2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry ferry
    4h 59m
    $12–53

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Shawnigan Lake to Croftontaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius Bayferry ferry Salt Spring Island
    1h 59m
    $115–173

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shawnigan/Mill Bay & Shawnigan Lake to Douglas & Fortbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane YWH - YGG
    3h 19m
    $292–652

Shawnigan Lake to Salt Spring Island by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Shawnigan Lake to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the bus to Douglas & Hillside, walk to Douglas St at Kings Rd, take the line 72 bus to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, walk to Victoria, take the ferry to Fulford Harbour, walk to Fulford Ferry Term, then take the line 2 bus to Visitor Info Centre. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Crofton, take the ferry to Vesuvius Bay, walk to Vesuvius Bay Ferry Term, then take the line 3 bus to Elizabeth at Bradley.

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