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

The cheapest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Nelson is to fly and bus which costs $65 - $410 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $410.

How far is it from Salt Spring Island to Nelson?

The distance between Salt Spring Island and Nelson is 476 km.

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

The best way to get from Salt Spring Island to Nelson without a car is to ferry and bus and ferry and bus which takes 18h 16m and costs $170 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Salt Spring Island to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 25+ hotels available in Nelson.

Salt Spring Island to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Nelson by plane, bus, ferry, or busferry

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

Fly Ganges Harbor to Castlegar Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)YGG - YCG
2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay B
5h 25m
$65–405
Ferry, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Fulford Harbour to Victoria
2. Take the busferry from Swartz Bay to Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal
3. Take the bus from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
18h 16m
$179–277
Fly Ganges Harbor to Trail Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Trail Airport (YZZ)YGG - YZZ
2. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BC
5h 58m
$397–862
Fly Salt Spring to Vancouver Harbour, bus
1. Fly from Salt Spring to Vancouver Harbour
2. Take the bus from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
13h 21m
$231–379
Fly Ganges Harbor to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)YGG - YXC
2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
8h 18m
$187–642
Fly Ganges Harbor to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)YGG - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BC
10h 7m
$175–490
Ferry, bus and ferry, bus via West Kelowna
1. Take the ferry from Fulford Harbour to Victoria
2. Take the busferry from Swartz Bay to Vancouver
3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Road
4. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BC
18h 25m
$178–273

Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

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2h 37mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salt Spring Island to Nelson.

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Distance: 475.5 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Salt Spring Island to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Ganges Visitor Info Centre, walk to Ganges Harbor (YGG) airport, fly to Castlegar Airport (YCG), walk to Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A, then take the bus to Nelson Exchange Bay B. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackburn Road, Fulford, BC to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Fulford Harbour, Fulford Harbour, Victoria, Swartz Bay, Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal, Waterfront Station @ Platform 2, New Westminster Station @ Platform 2, and New Westminster, BC - Braid Station in around 18h 16m.

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