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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vancouver, Bc to Nelson

Composite routes from Vancouver, Bc to Nelson

Cheapest
8 h
Car
657 km.
from $36
Other
4 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
420 km.
from $399.67
11 h 46 min
420 km.
from $122.65
4 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
420 km.
from $381.20
7 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
420 km.
from $399.67
9 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
420 km.
from $399.67

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 Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
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

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

WHISTLER SNOWBUS

Phone:
+1.833.SNOWBUS (766.9287)
Email:
ride@whistlersnowbus.com
Website:
snowbus.com/
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$24.87–$36.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Nelson is to drive which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Vancouver, BC and Nelson?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station station and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Vancouver, BC to Nelson?

The distance between Vancouver, BC and Nelson is 459 km. The road distance is 657.6 km.

How do I travel from Vancouver, BC to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Vancouver, BC to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $97.83 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Vancouver, BC to Nelson?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Vancouver, BC to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vancouver, BC to Nelson bus from?

Vancouver, BC to Nelson bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station.

Where does the Vancouver, BC to Nelson bus arrive?

Vancouver, BC to Nelson bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.

Can I drive from Vancouver, BC to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver, BC to Nelson is 658 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Vancouver, BC 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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