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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Salt Spring Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Ganges Harbor

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane PDX - YGG
    5h 7m
    $49–324

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry
    11h 52m
    $102–237

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    12h 28m
    $143–382

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Ganges Harbor

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane YVR - YGG
    9h 44m
    $201–496

  5. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Salt Spring

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Salt Springplane plane
    9h 52m
    $144–479

Portland to Salt Spring Island by bus and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Harbour Air Seaplanes, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) twice daily.

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