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How to get fromTofino to Salt Spring Islandby bus, ferry, train, taxi, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Tofino to Salt Spring Island by bus, ferry, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tofino - Main St @ First, bus stop 12 @ House of Himwitsa to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrancebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain train 67
    9h 17m

  2. Taxi, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Tofino to Tofino SPB (YTP)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tofino SPB (YTP) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane YTP - YGG
    5h 44m
    $637–1,073

Tofino SPB (YTP) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Tofino to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Entrance, walk to Departure Bay, take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, walk to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, take the line 257 bus to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, walk to Vancouver Harbour, take the train to Ganges Harbour Salt Spring, walk to Visitor Info Centre, then take the line 2 bus to Fulford-Ganges at Blackburn. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tofino SPB (YTP) airport, fly to Ganges Harbor (YGG), walk to Visitor Info Centre, then take the line 2 bus to Fulford-Ganges at Blackburn.

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