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)YYC - YCG
6h 39m$87–437Bus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway StreetCalgary
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Castlegar, BCNelson to Kelowna
12h 21m$192–247Drive 602 km
- Drive from Calgary to Castlegar, BC602 km
7h 25m$118–170Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)YYC - YLW
- Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BC
8h 56m$182–607Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)YYC - YXC
- Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Castlegar, BC
8h 53m$254–809Fly to Trail Airport
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Trail Airport (YZZ)YYC - YZZ
6h 4m$434–924
Calgary to Castlegar, BC by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Castlegar, BC is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Castlegar, BC is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $430 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Calgary to Castlegar, BC. However, there are services departing from Eb 5 Av Sw @ 9 St Sw and arriving at Castlegar, BC via Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE and Nelson, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Calgary and Castlegar, BC is 348 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 21m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 39m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 12h 21m.
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 3:12 AM in Calgary and 2:12 AM 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 5 Av Sw @ 9 St Sw to Castlegar, BC via SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, and Nelson, BC in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Trail Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–1,000
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Trail Airport via Kelowna International Airport, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Trail Airport via Victoria, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Trail Airport via Comox, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Castlegar Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- flyflair.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- 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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