There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo, BC to Salt Spring Island by plane or ferry
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Fly Nanaimo to Ganges Harbor
best- Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane ZNA - YGG
3h 2m$32–216Ferry
- Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
- Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry Southern Gulf Islands
6h 28m$43–259Ferry to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Salt Spring
- Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Salt Springplane
4h 22m
Nanaimo, BC to Salt Spring Island by foot, ferry, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo, BC to Salt Spring Island is to fly which costs $30 - $220 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo, BC to Salt Spring Island is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $220.
No, there is no direct ferry from Nanaimo, BC to Salt Spring Island. However, there are services departing from Departure Bay and arriving at Salt Spring Island via Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Nanaimo, BC and Salt Spring Island is 52 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo, BC to Salt Spring Island without a car is to ferry which takes 6h 28m and costs $40 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Nanaimo, BC to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.
There are 92+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?
Harbour Air Seaplanes and Helijet International fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nanaimo, BC to Salt Spring Island via Departure Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville St, Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, Bridgeport Station @ Platform 2, Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12, Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, and Vancouver in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Nanaimo to Ganges Harbor via Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–220
Flights from Nanaimo to Ganges Harbor via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Phone
- +1 888 223 3779
- Website
- BC Ferries
Ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–140
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $21–40
- Adult
- $45–75
- Car
- $95–140
Ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–100
- Website
- BC Ferries
- Child
- $13–29
- Adult
- $28–60
- Car
- $65–100
- Phone
- 236-362-1045
- support@hullo.com
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
Ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Hullo Ferries
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