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14 h 54 min
1346 km.
from $74
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Eight ways to Travel from Fort Mcmurray to Nelson

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Cheapest
By car (1 346 km)
14 h 54 min
1346 km.
from $74
Other
Rideshare
14 h 54 min
1346 km.
from $17.56
Bus, Plane (Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport)
8 h 29 min
893 km.
from $483.37
Bus
20 h 19 min
894 km.
from $299.54
Bus, Plane (Fly to Kelowna International Airport)
11 h 10 min
893 km.
from $559.46
Bus via Calgary
20 h 37 min
894 km.
from $223.72
Bus via Calgary #2
21 h 18 min
894 km.
from $221.59
Bus via Calgary #3
21 h 36 min
894 km.
from $232.46

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Fort Mcmurray Airport to West
Ave. Duration:
17h 2m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$763.36
Plane from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$763.36
Plane from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$496.18

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edmonton to Claresholm
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.72–$95.42

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave to Rosslyn
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$89.06
Bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$76.34

EBus Canada

Phone:
1-877-769-3287
Email:
Website:
myebus.ca/
Bus from Fort McMurray, AB to Edmonton,
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.52–$76.34

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Email:
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Downtown to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$82.70

Cold Shot

Phone:
+1 587-557-7719
Email:
Website:
coldshot.ca/
Bus from Fort McMurray, AB - 131 Hardin St to Edmonton,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Cold Shot Passenger Terminal to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$69.97

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Email:
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70
Bus from Claresholm, AB to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.42–$127.23
Bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once 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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Fort McMurray to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Fort McMurray to Nelson is to bus which costs $163.04 - $271.74 and takes 20h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort McMurray to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Fort McMurray to Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $228.26 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Fort McMurray and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort McMurray to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Northgate Transit Centre Bay C, Edmonton and Claresholm, AB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 19m.

How far is it from Fort McMurray to Nelson?

The distance between Fort McMurray and Nelson is 1100 km. The road distance is 1381.5 km.

How do I travel from Fort McMurray to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Fort McMurray to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 20h 19m and costs $163.04 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Fort McMurray to Nelson?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Fort McMurray to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort McMurray to Nelson bus from?

Fort McMurray to Nelson bus services, operated by Red Arrow, depart from Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave station.

Bus or fly from Fort McMurray to Nelson?

The best way to get from Fort McMurray to Nelson is to bus which takes 20h 19m and costs $163.04 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $521.74 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Fort McMurray to Nelson bus arrive?

Fort McMurray to Nelson bus services, operated by Red Arrow, arrive at Rosslyn Inn & Suites, Edmonton station.

What is the time difference between Fort McMurray and Nelson?

Nelson is 1h behind Fort McMurray. It is currently 03:55 in Fort McMurray and 02:55 in Nelson.

Can I drive from Fort McMurray to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort McMurray to Nelson is 1381 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Fort McMurray 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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