what is the fastest way to get from san juan islands to vancouver, canada without renting a car?

Fly

http://www.visitsanjuans.com/visitors/getting-here... fun I think the fastest way would be flying to Bellingham, then getting a flight or the Quick Shuttle bus to Vancouver, but the distances are so short that a lot depends on schedules. Flying to Bellingham won't be faster if there's only 2 planes a day to Vancouver from there but there are 10 a day from Seatac or Victoria.

Public transportation in San Diego is quite undesirable and erratic. There are not any seashores close to the Trolley line that's the main reliable form of public transport. The zoo and sea international additionally are a ways from any trolley station. it could be quite nicely quite worth the price to hire a vehicle. i does no longer attempt ever to get around San Diego with out an vehicle. you will wait and await buses and wait and await connections and return and forth in soreness in some situations with human beings you're able to truly no longer have your babies be uncovered to. hire a vehicle. hire a vehicle. hire a vehicle. i've got lived her for some years.

You can't get from the islands to the mainland by car as there are no bridges, your only options are to either fly or go by boat. Also don't forget you will also be crossing an international border so you will need a passport.

Take the Clipper to Seattle and then fly to Vancouver.

Steal a car.