There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to A&W - Castlegar by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Castlegar Airport
best- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YYC - YCG
6h 6m$95–498Bus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Calgary
- Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to A&W - Castlegarbus Hwy.3/33.D
12h 16m$251–317Drive 602 km
- Drive from Calgary to A&W - Castlegarcar 602 km
7h 26m$121–174Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYC - YLW
- Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to A&W - Castlegarbus
8h 21m$173–628Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
- Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
- Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to A&W - Castlegarbus
8h 21m$437–939
Calgary to A&W - Castlegar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to A&W - Castlegar is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to A&W - Castlegar is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $95 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Calgary to A&W - Castlegar. However, there are services departing from Eb 5 Av Sw @ 9 St Sw and arriving at A&W - Castlegar via Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE and Nelson Visitor Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Calgary and A&W - Castlegar is 347 km. The road distance is 602 km.
The best way to get from Calgary to A&W - Castlegar without a car is to bus which takes 12h 16m and costs $250 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Calgary to A&W - Castlegar, including transfers.
Calgary to A&W - Castlegar bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE station.
The best way to get from Calgary to A&W - Castlegar is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $320 and takes 12h 16m.
Calgary to A&W - Castlegar bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.
A&W - Castlegar is 1h behind Calgary. It is currently 5:26 AM in Calgary and 4:26 AM in A&W - Castlegar.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and A&W - Castlegar, BC, Canada?
Air Canada and Flair Airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eb 5 Av Sw @ 9 St Sw to A&W - Castlegar via SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, and Nelson Visitor Centre in around 12h 16m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–700
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Castlegar Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- flyflair.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- info@mountainmanmikes.ca
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $190–250
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
- Phone
- +1 778 760 1891
- info@fritztravels.com
- Website
- Fritz Travels
Bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to A&W - Castlegar
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Fritz Travels
- Book at
- Fritz Travels
- Adult
- $60–75
Bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to A&W - Castlegar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- Fritz Travels
- Book at
- Fritz Travels
- Adult
- $90–110
Bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to A&W - Castlegar
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Fritz Travels
- Book at
- Fritz Travels
- Adult
- $60–75
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to A&W - Castlegar is 602 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Calgary to A&W - Castlegar.
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