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

The cheapest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island is to ferry and bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $75.

How far is it from Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island?

The distance between Salt Spring Island and Gabriola Island is 73 km.

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

The best way to get from Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Gabriola Island?

There are 79+ hotels available in Gabriola Island.

Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island by ferry 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, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Vesuvius Bay to Crofton
2. Take the bus from Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay70
3. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Island
3h 34m
$36–71
Ferry, line 72 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Fulford Harbour to Victoria
2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave72 / ...
3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada
4. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Island
6h 14m
$55–93

Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island by ferry and bus

55Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 72.9 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island. However, you can take the ferry to Crofton, take the taxi to Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons, take the bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay, walk to Nanaimo Harbour, then take the ferry to Gabriola Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Fulford Harbour to Gabriola Island via Victoria, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Dwtn Nanaimo Exch B Bay, and Nanaimo Harbour in around 6h 14m.

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