What is the cheapest way to get from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island?

The cheapest way to get from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island is to ferry and bus and fly which costs $270 - $600 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island?

The fastest way to get from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $250 - $700.

How far is it from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Alert Bay and Salt Spring Island is 404 km.

How long does it take to get from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island?

It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 72+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus to Campbell River Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Sointulaferry
2. Take the ferry from Sointula to Port McNeillferry
3. Take the bus from Port McNeill, BC - Hemlock Street to Campbell River, BC - Ferry Terminalbus
4. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane YBL - YGG
11h 3m
$271–569
Ferry, ferry to Port Hardy Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Alert Bay to Sointulaferry
2. Take the ferry from Sointula to Port McNeillferry
3. Fly from Port Hardy Airport (YZT) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane YZT - YGG
8h 45m
$257–695

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

14Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alert Bay to Salt Spring Island.

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Distance: 404.4 km
Duration: 11h 3m

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, BC - Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Fort Rupert, BC - Park & Ride, 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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