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Eight ways to Travel from Nelson to Vancouver

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$547.07
Plane from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.90–$826.97
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$368.96

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$826.97
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$279.90

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Website:
pacificcoastal.com/
Plane from Trail Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.90–$954.19
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$458.01

Central Mountain Air

Website:
flycma.com/
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$203.56

Air North

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver
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
Website:
myebus.ca/
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$69.97

BCTransit

Phone:
250-385-2551
Website:
bctransit.com/choose-transit-system/
Bus from Ward St at Baker St to Selkirk
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BC Connector - Wilson's Group

Phone:
1.833.276.5841
Website:
bcconnector.com/
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$76.34

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$152.67
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

Silver City Stagelines LTD

Phone:
(778) 760-1891
Website:
fritztravels.com/
Bus from Nelson, BC to Trail,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$53.43
Bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$82.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Vancouver is to drive which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Vancouver is to bus and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $228.26 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Vancouver?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street and arriving at Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Nelson to Vancouver?

The distance between Nelson and Vancouver is 499 km. The road distance is 659.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Vancouver without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $97.83 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Nelson to Vancouver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Vancouver bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nelson to Vancouver?

The best way to get from Nelson to Vancouver is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $97.83 - $130.43 . There are no good options to train or fly between Nelson to Vancouver.

Where does the Nelson to Vancouver bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nelson to Vancouver?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Vancouver is 659 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Nelson to Vancouver.

Where can I stay near Vancouver?

There are 909+ hotels available in Vancouver. Prices start at $43.85 per night.
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