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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane SFO - YGG
    6h 47m
    $103–495

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry
    31h 49m
    $258–544

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane OAK - YGG
    8h 26m
    $117–610

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Harbour Air Seaplanes, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) 4 times a day.

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