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How to get fromSan Diego to Salt Spring Islandby plane, ferry, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Salt Spring Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)planeSAN - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry
    6h 39m
    $199–1,369

  2. Fly to Ganges Harbor

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)planeSAN - YGG
    7h 10m
    $170–800

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain
    3. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
    4. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry
    45h 45m
    $331–643

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

United Airlines, Harbour Air Seaplanes, and five other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) every 4 hours.

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