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

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Salt Spring Island by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry
    12h 1m
    $135–301

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    12h 10m
    $160–394

  3. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Ganges Harbor

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane YVR - YGG
    9h 27m
    $218–478

  4. Fly Portland International Airport to Ganges Harbor

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane PDX - YGG
    5h 37m
    $298–1,208

  5. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Salt Spring

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Salt Springplane plane
    11h 22m
    $156–440

Vancouver to Salt Spring Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 1m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Harbour Air Seaplanes fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) 3 times a day.

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