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How to get fromGabriola Island to Salt Spring Islandby ferry or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Gabriola Island to Nanaimo Harbourferry
    2. Take the bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus70
    3. Take the ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius Bayferry
    3h 57m
    $36–72
  2. Ferry, bus, line 72 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Gabriola Island to Nanaimo Harbourferry
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
    3. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus72 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    6h 43m
    $56–94

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

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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