There are 5 ways to get from Castlegar to Calgary by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Castlegar Airport
best- Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YCG - YYC
5h 16m$86–492Bus
- Take the bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Vancouver
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus Kaslo
11h 12m$186–249Drive 604.6 km
- Drive from Castlegar to Calgarycar 604.6 km
7h 22m$120–173Bus, bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus
- Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXC - YYC
7h 25m$265–889Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Castlegar, BC to Kelowna, BCbus
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YLW - YYC
8h 58m$161–693
Castlegar to Calgary by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlegar to Calgary is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Castlegar to Calgary is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $85 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlegar to Calgary. However, there are services departing from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St and arriving at Wb 6 Av Sw @ 2 St Sw via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street and NB Douglas Glen Term south bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Castlegar and Calgary is 349 km. The road distance is 604.6 km.
The best way to get from Castlegar to Calgary without a car is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs $180 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Castlegar to Calgary, including transfers.
Castlegar to Calgary bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St station.
The best way to get from Castlegar to Calgary is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $85 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $250 and takes 11h 12m.
Castlegar to Calgary bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.
Calgary is 1h ahead of Castlegar. It is currently 10:53 PM in Castlegar and 11:53 PM in Calgary.
What companies run services between Castlegar, BC, Canada and Calgary, AB, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Wb 6 Av Sw @ 2 St Sw via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, and NB Douglas Glen Term south bay in around 11h 12m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–600
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- flyflair.com
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- info@mountainmanmikes.ca
- Website
- mountainmanmikes.ca
Bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/
- Book at
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/routes-fares/
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Website
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/
- Book at
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/routes-fares/
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North
- 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 Castlegar, BC to Kelowna, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://fritztravels.com/
- Book at
- https://book.fritztravels.com/
- Adult
- $80–95
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, Flying into Beijing?, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Castlegar to Calgary is 605 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Castlegar to Calgary.
There are 862+ hotels available in Calgary.


