Rome2Rio

How to get fromSalt Spring Island to Gabriola Islandby ferry or bus

Find Transport to Gabriola Island

See all options

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.

  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Vesuvius Bay to Croftonferry
    2. Take the bus from Drinkwater Rd at Cowichan Commons to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Baybus70
    3. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islandferry
    3h 34m
    $36–71

  2. Ferry, line 72 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Fulford Harbour to Victoriaferry
    2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Avebus72 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    4. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islandferry
    6h 14m
    $55–93

Salt Spring Island to Gabriola Island by ferry and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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.

Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, Italy Travel Guides, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from Salt Spring Island

Trips to Gabriola Island

Popular routes