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How to get fromQualicum Beach to Salt Spring Islandby bus, ferry, plane or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island by bus, ferry, plane, or busferry

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  1. Bus, line 72 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
    2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    7h 39m
    $57–82

  2. Line 9 bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memorial Ave at Veterans Way to Woodgrove Exch Bay Dbus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)planeZNA - YGG
    4h 44m
    $54–369

  3. Ferry, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal to Swartz Baybusferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    10h 14m

Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Woodgrove Exch Bay D, walk to Woodgrove Exch Bay A, take the bus to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, walk to Douglas St at Kings Rd, take the line 72 bus to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, walk to Victoria, then take the ferry to Fulford Harbour. Alternatively, you can take the line 9 bus to Woodgrove Exch Bay D, walk to Woodgrove Exch Bay B, take the line 1 bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch G Bay, 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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