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How to get fromSeattle to Salt Spring Islandby train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Salt Spring Island by train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain train 67
    5h 42m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus Greyhound US0501
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    8h 45m
    $45–154

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus Seattle Airport
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Ganges Harbour Salt Springtrain train 67
    5h 50m

  4. Ferry, line 72 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Legislature Exch Bay C to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay Abus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Fulford Harbourferry ferry
    7h 35m
    $186–348

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane YVR - YGG
    5h 55m
    $192–369

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Seattle to Salt Spring Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 307.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada?

You can take a train from Seattle to Ganges Harbour Salt Spring via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 5h 42m.

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