There are 4 ways to get from Alberta to Fort Nelson by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Calgary International Airport
best- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane YYC - YYE
5h 27m$297–1,955Drive 1,292.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Calgary to Fort Nelsoncar 1,292.3 km
14h 26m$218–315Bus
- Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Fort St. John Public Librarybus
- Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hallbus
28h 54mFly from Edmonton International Airport
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane YEG - YYE
6h 45m$681–1,336
Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alberta to Fort Nelson is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Alberta to Fort Nelson is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $290 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alberta to Fort Nelson. However, there are services departing from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW and arriving at Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hall via Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave and Fort St. John Public Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 54m.
The distance between Alberta and Fort Nelson is 1040 km. The road distance is 1292.3 km.
The best way to get from Alberta to Fort Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 28h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Alberta to Fort Nelson, including transfers.
Alberta to Fort Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW station.
The best way to get from Alberta to Fort Nelson is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $290 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 54m.
Alberta to Fort Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall station.
Fort Nelson is 1h behind Alberta. It is currently 9:15 PM in Alberta and 8:15 PM in Fort Nelson.
What companies run services between Alberta, Canada and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?
Central Mountain Air and WestJet fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Fort Nelson via Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave, Fort St. John Public Library, and Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hall in around 28h 54m.
- Website
- flycma.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport via Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $270–3,100
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport via Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,300
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- customerservice@myebus.ca
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Fort St. John Public Library
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Alberta to Fort Nelson is 1292 km. It takes approximately 14h 26m to drive from Alberta to Fort Nelson.
There are six+ hotels available in Fort Nelson.