What is the cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island?

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island is to train and fly which costs $150 - $370 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island is to train and fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $150 - $370.

How far is it from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island?

The distance between Tacoma and Salt Spring Island is 217 km.

How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 73+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Tacoma to Salt Spring Island - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island by bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Olive Wy & 6th Avebus
2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane LKE - YGG
7h 29m
$349–469
Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane YVR - YGG
7h 8m
$156–367

Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Ganges Harbor (YGG) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

$347Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island.

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Distance: 217 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island. However, you can take the bus to Olive Wy & 6th Ave, walk to Virginia St & 6th Ave, take the line 70 bus to Fairview Ave E & Yale Ave N, walk to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) airport, then fly to Ganges Harbor (YGG). Alternatively, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Granville Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, then fly to Ganges Harbor (YGG).

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