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 7h 6m and costs $230 - $1,000.

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 4m and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Calgary to Nelson, BC, including transfers.

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

Nelson, BC is 1h behind Calgary. It is currently 9:36 PM in Calgary and 8:36 PM in Nelson, BC.

Where can I stay near Nelson, BC?

There are 64+ hotels available in Nelson, BC.

Calgary to Nelson, BC - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 4 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 4m
$140–190
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
$99–144
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 6m
$239–964
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 45m
$200–702

Calgary to Nelson, BC by tram and bus

1Weekly Services

11h 4mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest 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 4m

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.

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