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 $100 - $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 7h 12m and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Calgary and Nelson, BC?

No, there is no direct bus from Calgary to Nelson, BC. However, there are services departing from EB 9 AV S @ Centre ST S and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Calgary to Nelson, BC?

The distance between Calgary and Nelson, BC is 669 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 10h 30m and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calgary to Nelson, BC bus from?

Calgary to Nelson, BC bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE station.

Bus or fly from Calgary to Nelson, BC?

The best way to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $140 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Calgary to Nelson, BC bus arrive?

Calgary to Nelson, BC bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.

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

Nelson, BC is 1h behind Calgary. It is currently 2:03 PM in Calgary and 1:03 PM in Nelson, BC.

Where can I stay near Nelson, BC?

There are 28+ 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
10h 30m
$140–190
Fly to Castlegar Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YYC - YCG
7h 22m
$87–467
Drive, car ferry
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
$100–146
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
7h 12m
$219–794
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 35m
$197–702

Calgary to Nelson, BC by bus

1Weekly Buses

10h 30mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669 km
Duration: 10h 30m

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 $140–190 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, Air Canada and Flair Airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) twice daily.

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