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Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson
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Swartz Bay ferry terminal, Canada → Nelson, Canada
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to Nelson
Composite routes from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to Nelson
Cheapest
10 h 37 min
Car
709 km.
from $38
Fastest
1 h 22 min
Plane
Other
7 h
Bus, Plane
453 km.
from $482.04
10 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
453 km.
from $534.52
Route Navigator Swartz Bay ferry terminal - Nelson
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117 м
117 м
Turn right
92 м
92 м
Attention, take ferry (Berth 2 approach)
Berth 2 approach, 1 km 613 м
1 km 613 м
Turn slight left onto Swartz Bay ↔ Tsawwassen
Swartz Bay ↔ Tsawwassen, 46 km 948 м
46 km 948 м
Keep right onto Berth 3 approach
Berth 3 approach, 1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
Leave ferry and continue onto 17
51 м
51 м
Keep right
13 km 365 м
13 km 365 м
Keep right and take 99 toward Vancouver, Surrey
Vancouver, Surrey, 99, 264 м
264 м
Keep right and take 99 South toward Surrey, USA Border
Surrey, USA Border, 99 South, 4 km 439 м
4 km 439 м
Keep right and drive toward Ladner Trunk Road, Surrey
Ladner Trunk Road, Surrey, 173 м
173 м
Turn left onto Ladner Trunk Road
Ladner Trunk Road, 21 km 785 м
21 km 785 м
Keep right and drive toward 56th Avenue
56th Avenue, 40 м
40 м
Continue onto 56 Avenue
56 Avenue, 3 km 119 м
3 km 119 м
Turn left onto 208 Street
208 Street, 45 м
45 м
Turn right
24 м
24 м
Turn right onto Fraser Highway
Fraser Highway, 20 km 495 м
20 km 495 м
Keep right and take 1 East toward Hope
Hope, 1 East, 94 km 538 м
94 km 538 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 Victoria International Airport to West
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$763.36
Plane from Victoria International Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
WestJet
Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Victoria International Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$496.18
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Website:
pacificcoastal.com/
Plane from Victoria International Airport to Trail
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.06–$699.74
Plane from Victoria International Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$496.18
Other operators
Black Ball Ferry Line
Phone:
+1 888-993-3779
Website:
cohoferry.com
Other from Victoria to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$24.16–$83.97
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 Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$152.67
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
BC Ferries Connector - Wilson's Group
Phone:
+1 888 788 8840
Email:
reservations@bcfconnector.com
Website:
bcfconnector.com/
Bus from Swartz Bay to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$44.53
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson?
The cheapest way to get from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 14h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson?
The fastest way to get from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Swartz Bay ferry terminal and Nelson?
No, there is no direct bus from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Swartz Bay and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
How far is it from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson?
The distance between Swartz Bay ferry terminal and Nelson is 484 km.
How do I travel from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson without a car?
The best way to get from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson?
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson bus from?
Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson bus services, operated by BC Ferries Connector - Wilson's Group, depart from Swartz Bay station.
Where does the Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson bus arrive?
Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Nelson bus services, operated by BC Ferries Connector - Wilson's Group, arrive at Vancouver station.
Where can I stay near Nelson?
There are 26+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $73.35 per night.
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