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 $140 - $440 and takes 7h 7m.

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 bus and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $550 - $650.

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 5h 44m to get from Tacoma to Salt Spring Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Salt Spring Island?

There are 84+ hotels available in Salt Spring Island.

Tacoma to Salt Spring Island - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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

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Bus to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly to Ganges Harbor
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
5h 44m
$579–629
Bus, bus to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Salt Spring
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
3. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Salt Springplane
7h 25m
$113–386
Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Ganges Harbor
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane YVR - YGG
7h 7m
$145–434

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

12Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

$578Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 217 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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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