What is the cheapest way to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC?

The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC is to drive and car ferry which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC?

The fastest way to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC is to fly and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $320 - $1,100.

How far is it from Calgary to Nelson, BC?

The distance between Calgary and Nelson, BC is 675 km.

How do I travel from Calgary to Nelson, BC without a car?

The best way to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC without a car is to bus which takes 11h 3m and costs $190 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC?

It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Calgary to Nelson, BC?

The best way to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC is to bus which takes 11h 3m and costs $190 - $250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the time difference between Calgary and Nelson, BC?

Nelson, BC is 1h behind Calgary. It is currently 4:02 PM in Calgary and 3:02 PM in Nelson, BC.

Where can I stay near Nelson, BC?

There are 68+ hotels available in Nelson, BC.

Calgary to Nelson, BC - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC by bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Calgary
11h 3m
$190–250
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Calgary to Kootenay Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
8h 37m
$99–145
Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
6h 48m
$321–1,028
Fly to Castlegar Airport
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YYC - YCG
7h 4m
$124–531
Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYC - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
9h 23m
$501–1,108

Calgary to Nelson, BC by tram and bus

1Weekly Services

11h 3mAverage Duration

$190Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC.

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Distance: 674.6 km
Duration: 11h 3m

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

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service operates a bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street once a week. Tickets cost $190–250 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, Air Canada and WestJet fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) 3 times a day.

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