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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Fort Nelson is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Fort Nelson is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $300 - $1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Fort Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Fort Nelson. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Fort Nelson via Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George and Fort St. John. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 57m.

How far is it from Banff to Fort Nelson?

The distance between Banff and Fort Nelson is 1160 km. The road distance is 1229.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Fort Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 28h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Banff to Fort Nelson, including transfers.

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

Banff to Fort Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Banff station.

Where does the Banff to Fort Nelson bus arrive?

Banff to Fort Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kamloops station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Fort Nelson?

Fort Nelson is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 10:17 AM in Banff and 9:17 AM in Fort Nelson.

Can I drive from Banff to Fort Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Fort Nelson is 1230 km. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Banff to Fort Nelson.

Where can I stay near Fort Nelson?

There are eight+ hotels available in Fort Nelson.

Banff to Fort Nelson - 5 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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

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Shuttle, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane YYC - YYE
6h 58m
$300–1,897
Drive 1,229.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Fort Nelsoncar 1,229.5 km
15h 10m
$244–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff to Kamloopsbus
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
3. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. Johnbus
4. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus
28h 57m
Shuttle, fly to North Peace Regional Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane YYC - YXJ
3. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus
9h 59m
$427–1,099
Bus via Banff
1. Take the bus from Banff to Kamloopsbus
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
3. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. Johnbus
4. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus
29h 15m

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

5Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

$222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,160.5 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Banff to Fort Nelson via Kamloops, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Prince George, and Fort St. John in around 28h 57m.

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