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Six ways to Travel from Nanaimo to Nelson

Composite routes from Nanaimo to Nelson

Cheapest
10 h 41 min
Car
740 km.
from $40
Other
10 h 41 min
Rideshare
740 km.
from $9.65
12 h 53 min
Ferry, Bus
482 km.
Select a ticket
14 h 17 min
Ferry, bus via Kelowna, Ferry, bus via Kelowna
482 km.
from $5.43
4 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
482 km.
from $402.53
9 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
482 km.
from $565.51

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Nanaimo Airport to West
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$610.68
Plane from Nanaimo to West
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$623.41
Plane from Nanaimo Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$585.24

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Website:
pacificcoastal.com/
Plane from Nanaimo to Trail
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$521.63
Plane from Nanaimo Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$407.12

Bus operators

EBus Canada

Phone:
1-877-769-3287
Email:
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:
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

Silver City Stagelines LTD

Phone:
(778) 760-1891
Email:
Website:
fritztravels.com/
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$82.70
Bus from Trail, BC to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$53.43

Other operators

Hullo Ferries

Phone:
236-362-1045
Email:
Website:
hullo.com/
Other from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day

BC Ferries

Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$114.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Nelson is to car ferry and drive which costs $103.26 - $239.13 and takes 9h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Nelson is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $184.78 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Nanaimo to Nelson?

The distance between Nanaimo and Nelson is 743 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Nelson without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Nelson?

It takes approximately 12h 53m to get from Nanaimo to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 26+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $73.35 per night.
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