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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Salt Spring Island is to ferry which costs $90 - $340 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Salt Spring Island is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $60 - $470.

Is there a direct ferry between Nanaimo and Salt Spring Island?

No, there is no direct ferry from Nanaimo to Salt Spring Island. However, there are services departing from Duke Point and arriving at Salt Spring Island via Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Nanaimo and Salt Spring Island is 46 km.

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

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Salt Spring Island without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 41m and costs $90 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG), including transfers and time at the airport.

How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Salt Spring Island?

There is no direct flight from Nanaimo Airport to Ganges Harbor Airport. The quickest flight takes 1h 40m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Nanaimo Airport to Ganges Harbor Airport?

Helijet International and Harbour Air Seaplanes offer flights from Nanaimo Airport to Ganges Harbor Airport.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 92+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Nanaimo to Salt Spring Island - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Salt Spring Island by plane, ferry, or train

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Fly Nanaimo to Ganges Harbor
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1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane ZNA - YGG
1h 40m
$60–470
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry Southern Gulf Islands
4h 41m
$92–332
Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane ZNA - CXH
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain
1h 45m
Fly Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centreplane
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain
1h 45m
Fly Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Richmond - Richmond, train
1. Fly from Nanaimo - Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Richmond - Richmondplane
2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain
1h 48m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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 to Salt Spring Island via Duke Point and Vancouver in around 4h 41m.

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