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How to get fromBanff to Fort Nelsonby bus, plane, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Fort Nelson by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YYC - YYE
    6h 28m
    $177–937

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Banff to Quesneltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Quesnel to Prince Georgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. Johnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    6d 9h
    $8,613–8,686

  3. Drive 1,229.6 km

    1. Drive from Banff to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,229.6 km
    15h 9m
    $244–352

  4. Bus, fly to North Peace Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane YYC - YXJ
    3. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    9h 47m
    $280–920

  5. Train, bus via Kamloops

    1. Take the train from Banff to Kamloopstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops to Prince Georgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. Johnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    7d 13h
    $7,807–10,181

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Fort Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE), then take the taxi to Fort Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banff to Fort Nelson via Quesnel, Quesnel, Prince George, Prince George, and Fort St. John in around 6d 9h.

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