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

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

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  1. Train, bus and ferry, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    14h 44m
    $145–284

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Ganges Harbor

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)planePDX - YGG
    6h 35m
    $82–507

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Victoria International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)planePDX - YYJ
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    10h 24m
    $516–1,441

  4. Train to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Salt Spring

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Salt Springplane
    10h 47m
    $200–396

  5. Bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Salt Spring

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Salt Springplane
    10h 55m
    $143–288

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 3 times a day.

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