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

The cheapest way to get from Gabriola Island to Salt Spring Island is to ferry and bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gabriola Island to Salt Spring Island is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $75.

How far is it from Gabriola Island to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Gabriola Island and Salt Spring Island is 73 km.

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

The best way to get from Gabriola Island to Salt Spring Island without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Gabriola Island to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 92+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Gabriola Island to Salt Spring Island - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Gabriola Island to Salt Spring Island by ferry or bus

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
best
1. Take the ferry from Gabriola Island to Nanaimo Harbour
2. Take the bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons70
3. Take the ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius Bay
3h 57m
$36–72
Ferry, bus, line 72 bus
1. Take the ferry from Gabriola Island to Nanaimo Harbour
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn
3. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A72 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbour
6h 43m
$56–94

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

55Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 72.7 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Gabriola Island to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the ferry to Nanaimo Harbour, walk to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay, take the bus to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons, take the taxi to Crofton, then take the ferry to Vesuvius Bay. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Gabriola Island to Fulford Harbour via Nanaimo Harbour, Dwtn Nanaimo Exch B Bay, Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, Douglas St at Kings Rd, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, and Victoria in around 6h 43m.

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