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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Salt Spring Islandby plane, ferry, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Salt Spring Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)planeSBA - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry
    10h 42m
    $118–601

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Victoriaferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    39h 15m
    $434–1,541

  3. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Victoria International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)planeSBA - YYJ
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    10h 58m
    $130–636

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ganges Harbor

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)planeSBA - YGG
    8h 55m
    $121–652

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)planeLAX - YVR
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry
    11h 4m
    $158–780

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSBA - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Victoriaferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry
    12h 50m
    $306–942

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ganges Harbor

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)planeLAX - YGG
    9h 26m
    $141–561

Santa Barbara to Salt Spring Island by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration39h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Harbour Air Seaplanes, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) 3 times a day.

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