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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Salt Spring Island by plane, ferry, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SBA - YYJ
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry ferry
    12h 5m
    $130–686

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ganges Harbor

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane SBA - YGG
    9h 41m
    $121–652

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry ferry
    39h 15m
    $660–1,369

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ganges Harbor

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane LAX - YGG
    10h 22m
    $144–602

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$660Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) 5 times a day.

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