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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bothell to Salt Spring Island by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, line 72 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry
    2. Take the bus from Legislature Exch Bay C to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    8h 50m
    $184–339

  2. Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Ganges Harbor

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)planeCXH - YGG
    7h 12m
    $92–541

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edmonds Ferry Westbound to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    10h 36m
    $121–176

  4. Train to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Salt Spring

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Salt Springplane
    7h 45m
    $152–319

  5. Bus to Richmond, fly to Salt Spring

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
    2. Fly from Richmond to Salt Springplane
    7h 31m
    $137–207

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

    1. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)planeYVR - YGG
    7h 34m
    $127–486

Bothell to Salt Spring Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bothell to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the line 522 bus to Roosevelt Station - Bay 4, walk to Roosevelt Station - Bay 2, take the line 62 bus to Dexter Ave & Denny Way, walk to Seattle Clipper Terminal, take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Legislature Exch Bay C, take the line 72 bus to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, walk to Victoria, then take the ferry to Fulford Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NE 185th St & 101st Ave NE to Fulford Harbour via Lynnwood City Center Station, Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A1, Edmonds Ferry Westbound, Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, Port Angeles, Victoria, Legislature Exch Bay C, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, and Victoria in around 10h 36m.

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