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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nanaimo to Nelson

Composite routes from Nanaimo to Nelson

Cheapest
10 h 45 min
Car
731 km.
from $40
Other
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
Found: 2
Air Canada
Website
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Website
Air Canada
Website
5h 2m
Every day
$216.28–$610.68
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Website
4h 7m
Every day
$254.45–$521.63
Bus operators
Found: 4
EBus Canada
Website
BC Connector - Wilson's Group
Website
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Website
Silver City Stagelines LTD
Website
EBus Canada
Website
5h 25m
Twice daily
$54.71–$69.97
1-877-769-3287
1-877-769-3287
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BC Connector - Wilson's Group
Website
5h 25m
Twice daily
$62.34–$76.34
1.833.276.5841
1.833.276.5841
Call
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Website
10h
Twice a week
$114.50–$152.67
+1 778 382 7729
+1 778 382 7729
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Silver City Stagelines LTD
Website
4h 50m
Once daily
$36.09–$82.70
(778) 760-1891
(778) 760-1891
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 2
Hullo Ferries
Website
BC Ferries
Website
Hullo Ferries
Website
1h 15m
5 times a day
236-362-1045
236-362-1045
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BC Ferries
Website
1h 40m
Every 4 hours
$16.54–$114.50
1-888-223-3779
1-888-223-3779
Call

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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