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How to get fromParksville to Salt Spring Islandby bus, ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Parksville to Salt Spring Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Line 9 bus, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Woodgrove Exch Bay Dbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus bus 70
    3. Take the ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius Bayferry ferry
    4h 37m
    $40–63
  2. Line 9 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Woodgrove Exch Bay Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane ZNA - YGG
    4h 34m
    $54–379
  3. Bus, line 72 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry ferry
    7h 22m
    $57–82

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Parksville to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Woodgrove Exch Bay D, walk to Woodgrove Exch Bay B, take the line 1 bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch G Bay, 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 the line 9 bus to Woodgrove Exch Bay D, walk to Woodgrove Exch Bay B, take the line 1 bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch G Bay, take the line 7 bus to Victoria Rd at Rainer St, walk to Nanaimo (ZNA) airport, then fly to Ganges Harbor (YGG).

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