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

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

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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 5m
    $69–474

  2. 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
    $141–373

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    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
    12h 39m
    $128–291

  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
    $167–557

  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
    $141–415

Portland to Salt Spring Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Harbour Air Seaplanes, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) 4 times a day.

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