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

The cheapest way to get from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island is to drive and fly which costs $65 - $410 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island is to drive and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $65 - $410.

How far is it from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Port Alberni and Salt Spring Island is 250 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 102+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island - 2 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Comox Valley Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Port Alberni to Comox-Airport-YQQcar
2. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane YQQ - YGG
4h 16m
$67–401
Bus to Nanaimo, fly
1. Take the bus from Port Alberni to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane ZNA - YGG
4h 50m
$196–476

Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

26Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island.

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Distance: 250.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Port Alberni, BC, Canada and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island. However, you can drive to Comox-Airport-YQQ airport then fly to Ganges Harbor (YGG). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada, take the line 20 bus to Bay B at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, 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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