How far is it from Friday Harbor to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Friday Harbor and Salt Spring Island is 259 km.

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

The best way to get from Friday Harbor to Salt Spring Island without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Friday Harbor to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 90+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Friday Harbor to Salt Spring Island - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Friday Harbor to Salt Spring Island by ferry, train, bus, or car

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1. Take the ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortesferry
2. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain 67
7h 10m
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortesferry
2. Take the bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain 67
7h 51m
Ferry, drive, train
1. Take the ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortesferry
2. Drive from Anacortes to Lummi Island Ferrycar
3. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain 67
9h 2m

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Map of how to get from Friday Harbor to Salt Spring Island.

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Distance: 259.3 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Friday Harbor to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the ferry to Anacortes, take the taxi to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Burrard Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Harbour, then take the train to Ganges Harbour Salt Spring. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Friday Harbor to Ganges Harbour Salt Spring via Anacortes, Mount Vernon Bus Stop, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2, Westbound W Pender St @ Howe St, and Vancouver Harbour in around 7h 51m.

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