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

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

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  1. Train, Bus, ferry

    best
    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
    $132–293

  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
    $72–440

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to SR512 Park & Ride - Zone Gbus600 / ...
    2. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus574
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus
    4. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry
    5. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    13h 51m
    $76–118

  4. 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
    $190–359

  5. 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

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

    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
    8h 12m
    $194–947

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest 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 line 64 bus to Amtrak Station, walk to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station, take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Waterfront Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal, take the bus to Tsawwassen, walk to Vancouver, then take the ferry to Salt Spring Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Fulford Harbour via SR 512 P&R - Zone F, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, Port Angeles, Victoria, Legislature Exch Bay C, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, and Victoria in around 13h 51m.

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