There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Castlegar, BC 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 43m$87–467Bus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Calgary
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Castlegar, BCbus Nelson to Kelowna
12h 15m$192–247Drive 602 km
- Drive from Calgary to Castlegar, BCcar 602 km
7h 25m$119–172Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYC - YLW
- Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BCbus
9h$192–697Fly 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, BC to Castlegar, BCbus
8h 57m$269–859Fly to Trail Airport
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YYC - YZZ
6h 6m$424–874
Calgary to Castlegar, BC by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Castlegar, BC is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Castlegar, BC is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $420 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Calgary to Castlegar, BC. However, there are services departing from EB 9 AV S @ Centre ST S and arriving at Castlegar, BC via Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE and Nelson, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Calgary and Castlegar, BC is 349 km. The road distance is 602 km.
The best way to get from Calgary to Castlegar, BC without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Calgary to Castlegar, BC, including transfers.
Calgary to Castlegar, BC 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 Castlegar, BC is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $85 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 12h 15m.
Calgary to Castlegar, BC bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.
Castlegar, BC is 1h behind Calgary. It is currently 5:08 PM in Calgary and 4:08 PM in Castlegar, BC.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and 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 9 AV S @ Centre ST S to Castlegar, BC via SB Douglas Glen Term north bay, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, and Nelson, BC in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–600
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Trail Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–1,100
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Trail Airport via Kelowna International Airport, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–700
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Trail Airport via Victoria, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Castlegar Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- flyflair.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- info@mountainmanmikes.ca
- Website
- mountainmanmikes.ca
Bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Website
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/
- Book at
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/routes-fares/
Bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Website
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/
- Book at
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/routes-fares/
- Phone
- (778) 760-1891
- info@fritztravels.com
- Website
- fritztravels.com
Bus from Nelson, BC to Castlegar, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://fritztravels.com/
- Book at
- https://book.fritztravels.com/
- Adult
- $50–65
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://fritztravels.com/
- Book at
- https://book.fritztravels.com/
- Adult
- $80–95
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Castlegar, BC is 602 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Calgary to Castlegar, BC.
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