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How to get fromAlert Bay to Salt Spring Islandby ferry, bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus to Campbell River Airport, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Sointulaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Sointula to Port McNeillferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street to Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane YBL - YGG
    11h 3m
    $251–529

  2. Ferry, bus to Port Hardy Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Sointulaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Sointula to Port McNeillferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port McNeill Ferry Terminal to Thunderbird Mallbus bus
    4. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane YZT - YGG
    11h 27m
    $259–747

Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the ferry to Sointula, take the ferry to Port McNeill, walk to Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street, take the bus to Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Campbell River Airport (YBL) airport, then fly to Ganges Harbor (YGG). Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Sointula, take the ferry to Port McNeill, walk to Port McNeill Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Thunderbird Mall, take the line 4 bus to Port Hardy Airport, walk to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) airport, then fly to Ganges Harbor (YGG).

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