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How to get fromCowichan Bay to Salt Spring Islandby bus, ferry or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, line 72 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaround to Douglas & Hillsidebus66
    2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    3h 52m
    $8–33
  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Cowichan Bay to Croftontaxi
    2. Take the ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius BayferrySalt Spring Island
    46 min
    $49–71

Cowichan Bay to Salt Spring Island by bus and ferry

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cowichan Bay to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the bus to Douglas & Hillside, walk to Douglas St at Kings Rd, 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 the taxi to Crofton then take the ferry to Vesuvius Bay.

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