There are 6 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Bellingham by ferry, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to VancouverSouthern Gulf Islands
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak StationAmtrak Cascades
6h 7m$35–184Fly Ganges Harbor to Vancouver International Airport, train
- Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)YGG - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
3h 56m$50–328Ferry, Bus, train
- Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Vancouver
- Take the bus from Tsawwassen to Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
7h 20m$42–197Fly Salt Spring to Vancouver Harbour, train
- Fly from Salt Spring to Vancouver Harbour
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
3h 48m$83–241Fly Ganges Harbor to Coal Harbour Spb, train
- Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)YGG - CXH
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
3h 48m$50–341Fly Salt Spring to Vancouver Harbour, bus
- Fly from Salt Spring to Vancouver Harbour
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Bellingham Bus Stop
4h 15m$82–157
Salt Spring Island to Bellingham by ferry, bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Bellingham is to ferry and train which costs $35 - $190 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Bellingham is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs $80 - $250.
The distance between Salt Spring Island and Bellingham is 106 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Spring Island to Bellingham without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 7m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Salt Spring Island to Bellingham, including transfers.
There are 89+ hotels available in Bellingham.
What companies run services between Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada and Bellingham, WA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Salt Spring Island to Bellingham. However, you can take the ferry to Vancouver, walk to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 2, take the line 620 bus to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Only, walk to Bridgeport Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Marine Drive Station @ Platform 1, walk to Marine Drive Station @ Bay 1, take the line 003 bus to Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2, walk to Vancouver, then take the train to Bellingham Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, walk to Granville Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, walk to Vancouver, then take the train to Bellingham Amtrak Station.
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Ganges Harbor to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
Flights from Ganges Harbor to Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–230
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 788 8840
- reservations@bcfconnector.com
- Website
- bcfconnector.com
Bus from Tsawwassen to Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://bcfconnector.com/
- Schedules at
- https://bcfconnector.com/bc-ferries-connector-schedules/
- Adult
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Vancouver to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Vancouver to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-888-223-3779
- Website
- bcferries.com
Ferry from Salt Spring Island to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–65
- Website
- https://www.bcferries.com
- Book at
- https://www.bcferries.com/RouteSelectionPage
- Schedules at
- https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/discover-route-map
- Standard Passenger
- $7–23
- Standard Vehicle + Passenger
- $45–65
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide















