How to Travel from
North Vancouver to Nelson
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North Vancouver, Canada → Nelson, Canada
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from North Vancouver to Nelson
Composite routes from North Vancouver to Nelson
Cheapest
8 h
Car
660 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 19 min
Plane
Other
4 h 30 min
Ferry, Plane
417 km.
from $10.87
13 h 16 min
418 km.
from $164.63
11 h 42 min
Ferry, Bus
418 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 12 min
Ferry, Plane
417 km.
from $10.87
7 h 28 min
Ferry, Plane
417 km.
from $10.87
9 h 30 min
Ferry, Plane
417 km.
from $10.87
Route Navigator North Vancouver - Nelson
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Continue onto East 8th Street
East 8th Street, 17 м
17 м
Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue
Saint Georges Avenue, 141 м
141 м
Turn left onto East Keith Road
East Keith Road, 2 km 253 м
2 km 253 м
Turn right onto Brooksbank Avenue
Brooksbank Avenue, 1 km 677 м
1 km 677 м
Turn left onto Cotton Road
Cotton Road, 1 km 771 м
1 km 771 м
Keep right and take 1 East toward Vancouver
Vancouver, 1 East, 33 km 350 м
33 km 350 м
Keep right onto Trans-Canada Highway
Trans-Canada Highway, 120 km 339 м
120 km 339 м
Keep right onto Crowsnest Highway and take 3 East toward Princeton, Osoyoos, Penticton
Crowsnest Highway, Princeton, Osoyoos, Penticton, 3 East, 193 km 839 м
193 km 839 м
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue and drive toward 3 East, Osoyoos, Penticton
2nd Avenue, 3 East, Osoyoos, Penticton, 430 м
430 м
Keep right onto Crowsnest Highway and drive toward Cawston, Nighthawk USA, Osoyoos
Crowsnest Highway, Cawston, Nighthawk USA, Osoyoos, 47 km 138 м
47 km 138 м
Keep right and take 3 toward Grand Forks, Castlegar
Grand Forks, Castlegar, 3, 76 м
76 м
Turn slight right onto Main Street
Main Street, 3 km 64 м
3 km 64 м
Keep right onto 82nd Avenue
82nd Avenue, 1 km 841 м
1 km 841 м
Turn slight right onto Crowsnest Highway
Crowsnest Highway, 65 km 776 м
65 km 776 м
Turn right onto Florence Street and drive toward Midway, U.S. Border
Florence Street, Midway, U.S. Border, 1 km 538 м
1 km 538 м
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue and drive toward Customs, Ferry, Washington
Fifth Avenue, Customs, Ferry, Washington, 9 km 881 м
9 km 881 м
Turn slight right onto Kettle River Road
Kettle River Road, 423 м
423 м
Turn left onto Kettle River Road and drive toward Republic, Curlew
Kettle River Road, Republic, Curlew, 15 km 928 м
15 km 928 м
Turn left onto State Highway 21
State Highway 21, 18 km 38 м
18 km 38 м
Keep right and take 3 East toward Grand Forks, Castlegar
Grand Forks, Castlegar, 3 East, 68 м
68 м
Turn slight right onto Crowsnest Highway
Crowsnest Highway, 101 km 598 м
101 km 598 м
Turn sharp left and take 3A North toward Nelson
Nelson, 3A North, 1 km 526 м
1 km 526 м
Continue onto Highway 3A
Highway 3A, 39 km 339 м
39 km 339 м
Turn left onto Government Road
Government Road, 1 km 752 м
1 km 752 м
Turn left onto Railway Street
Railway Street, 214 м
214 м
Turn sharp right onto Baker Street
Baker Street, 53 м
53 м
Continue onto Baker Street
Baker Street, 16 м
16 м
Turn left onto Vernon Street
Vernon Street, 1 km 978 м
1 km 978 м
Make a U-turn onto Vernon Street
Vernon Street, 55 м
55 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Air Canada
Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Vancouver Airport to West
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.23–$1,017.81
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$368.96
WestJet
Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$826.97
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$279.90
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Website:
pacificcoastal.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Trail
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.90–$954.19
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$458.01
Central Mountain Air
Website:
flycma.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$203.56
Air North
Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.52–$254.45
Bus operators
EBus Canada
Phone:
1-877-769-3287
Email:
info@myebus.ca
Website:
myebus.ca/
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna,
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$69.97
BC Connector - Wilson's Group
Phone:
1.833.276.5841
Website:
bcconnector.com/
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna,
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$76.34
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Email:
info@mountainmanmikes.ca
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$152.67
Bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70
TransLink CA
Phone:
+1 604-953-3333
Website:
translink.ca
Other from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Silver City Stagelines LTD
Phone:
(778) 760-1891
Email:
info@fritztravels.com
Website:
fritztravels.com/
Bus from Trail, BC to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$53.43
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$82.70
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from North Vancouver to Nelson?
The cheapest way to get from North Vancouver to Nelson is to drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 8h.
What is the fastest way to get from North Vancouver to Nelson?
The fastest way to get from North Vancouver to Nelson is to drive which takes 8h and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .
Is there a direct bus between North Vancouver and Nelson?
No, there is no direct bus from North Vancouver to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Lonsdale Quay and arriving at Nelson, BC via Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, Queensway Exchange Bay J and Kelowna, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
How far is it from North Vancouver to Nelson?
The distance between North Vancouver and Nelson is 462 km. The road distance is 660.5 km.
How do I travel from North Vancouver to Nelson without a car?
The best way to get from North Vancouver to Nelson without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 11h 42m and costs .
How long does it take to get from North Vancouver to Nelson?
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from North Vancouver to Nelson, including transfers.
Where do I catch the North Vancouver to Nelson bus from?
North Vancouver to Nelson bus services, operated by BC Connector - Wilson's Group, depart from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station.
Where does the North Vancouver to Nelson bus arrive?
North Vancouver to Nelson bus services, operated by BC Connector - Wilson's Group, arrive at Kelowna, BC station.
Can I drive from North Vancouver to Nelson?
Yes, the driving distance between North Vancouver to Nelson is 661 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from North Vancouver to Nelson.
Where can I stay near Nelson?
There are 26+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $73.35 per night.
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