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 bus and line 72 bus and ferry which costs $90 - $120 and takes 6h 59m.

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 3h 31m and costs $65 - $360.

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

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

How do I travel from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island without a car?

The best way to get from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island without a car is to bus and line 72 bus and ferry which takes 6h 59m and costs $90 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 95+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island - 3 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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

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-YQQ
2. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)YQQ - YGG
3h 31m
$67–351
Bus, line 72 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Bute to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada
2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn
3. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A72 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbour
6h 59m
$91–116
Bus to Nanaimo, fly
1. Take the bus from Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Bute to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada
2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)ZNA - YGG
4h 58m
$91–386

Port Alberni to Salt Spring Island by bus, foot, and ferry

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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

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Distance: 250.2 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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 a bus from Port Alberni, BC - 10th Ave bus stop Redford & Bute to Fulford Harbour via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, Douglas St at Kings Rd, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, and Victoria in around 6h 59m.

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