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How to get fromTacoma to Salt Spring Islandby train, ferry, bus, busferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island by train, ferry, bus, busferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    9h 51m
    $102–275

  2. Bus, ferry, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Washington Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the busferry from Victoria to Tsawwassenbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry
    11h 32m
    $192–494

  3. Bus to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Olive Wy & 6th Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane LKE - YGG
    7h 29m
    $349–479

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane YVR - YGG
    7h 8m
    $160–369

Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 378.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Vancouver, take the bus to Tsawwassen, walk to Vancouver, then take the ferry to Salt Spring Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Salt Spring Island via 4th Ave & Washington St, Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way, 3rd Ave & Vine St, Seattle Clipper Terminal, Victoria, Victoria, Tsawwassen, and Vancouver in around 11h 32m.

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