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How to get fromSalt Spring Island to Courtenayby ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Courtenay by ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    8h
    $105–179

  2. Fly to Comox Valley Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YGG - YQQ
    3h 31m
    $32–220

  3. Ferry, bus via Bowen Island

    1. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Vancouverferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    8h 47m
    $89–302

  4. Fly to Nanaimo, bus

    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YGG - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    5h 15m
    $111–188

  5. Fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YGG - YBL
    2. Take the taxi from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Courtenaytaxi taxi
    4h
    $301–473

Salt Spring Island to Courtenay by ferry and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.2 km
  • Duration: 8h

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

Harbour Air Seaplanes, Air Canada, and Pacific Coastal Airlines fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) 3 times a day.

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