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How to get fromOlympia to Salt Spring Islandby bus, plane, ferry or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Olympia to Salt Spring Island by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)planeSEA - YYJ
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    6h 52m
    $202–893

  2. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Ganges Harbor

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)planeSEA - YGG
    6h 39m
    $68–409

  3. Train, Bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal to Tsawwassenbus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry
    12h 30m
    $97–303

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus594
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound Station to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry
    4. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    13h 16m
    $126–183

  5. Train to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Salt Spring

    1. Take the train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Salt Springplane
    9h 11m
    $155–369

  6. Bus, bus to Richmond, fly to Salt Spring

    1. Take the bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to SR512 Park & Ride - Zone Gbus
    2. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
    4. Fly from Richmond to Salt Springplane
    8h 57m
    $141–213

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Olympia to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the bus to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), walk to Victoria International Airport, take the line 87 bus to Saanichton Exch Bay C, walk to Saanichton Exch Bay A, take the line 72 bus to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, walk to Victoria, then take the ferry to Fulford Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin St at Legion Ave to Salt Spring Island via Amtrak Station, Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Waterfront Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal, Tsawwassen, and Vancouver in around 12h 30m.

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