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

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Salt Spring Island is to bus and ferry which costs $50 - $140 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Salt Spring Island is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $60 - $380.

How far is it from Bellingham to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Bellingham and Salt Spring Island is 159 km.

How do I travel from Bellingham to Salt Spring Island without a car?

The best way to get from Bellingham to Salt Spring Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 26m and costs $50 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Bellingham to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 247+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Bellingham to Salt Spring Island - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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

Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Ganges Harbor
best
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane YVR - YGG
3h 47m
$60–326
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus Seattle Airport
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry Southern Gulf Islands
6h 26m
$51–140
Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Ganges Harbor
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane CXH - YGG
3h 35m
$62–379
Train to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Salt Spring
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Salt Springplane
3h 45m
$107–369
Bus to Vancouver Airport YVR South, fly to Salt Spring
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
2. Fly from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Salt Springplane
5h 7m
$111–222

Bellingham to Salt Spring Island by bus and ferry

2Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bellingham to Salt Spring Island.

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Distance: 158.7 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Granville Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, then fly to Ganges Harbor (YGG). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holly St at J St to Salt Spring Island via Bellingham Airport, River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12, Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, and Vancouver in around 6h 26m.

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