What is the cheapest way to get from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island?

The cheapest way to get from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island is to bus and line 72 bus and ferry which costs $60 - $85 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island?

The fastest way to get from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island is to line 9 bus and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $55 - $400.

How far is it from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Qualicum Beach and Salt Spring Island is 221 km.

How do I travel from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island without a car?

The best way to get from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island without a car is to bus and line 72 bus and ferry which takes 8h 53m and costs $60 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 101+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island - 2 ways to travel via bus

There are 2 ways to get from Qualicum Beach to Salt Spring Island by bus, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 72 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn
2. Take the bus from Douglas St at Kings Rd to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A72 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbour
8h 53m
$60–85
Line 9 bus, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Memorial Ave at Veterans Way to Woodgrove Exch Bay D
2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)ZNA - YGG
5h 54m
$57–392

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

37Weekly Planes

2h 12mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221 km
Duration: 8h 53m

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, take the ferry to Fulford Harbour, walk to Fulford Harbour, then take the bus to Blackburn Road, Fulford, BC. 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, fly to Ganges Harbor (YGG), walk to Ganges Visitor Info Centre, then take the bus to Blackburn Road, Fulford, BC.

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