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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 Dbus9
    2. Take the bus from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commonsbus70
    3. Take the ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius Bayferry
    4h 40m
    $40–63
  2. Line 9 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jensen Ave E at McCarter St to Woodgrove Exch Bay Dbus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)planeZNA - YGG
    4h 37m
    $54–369
  3. Bus, line 72 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
    2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    7h 27m
    $57–82

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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