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
6h 40m$116–580Bus
- 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 19m$249–325Drive 604.6 km
- Drive from Castlegar to Calgarycar 604.6 km
7h 23m$121–174Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from A&W - Castlegar to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YLW - YYC
7h 26m$181–680Bus, 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 18m$434–970
Castlegar to Calgary by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlegar to Calgary is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Castlegar to Calgary is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlegar to Calgary station. However, there are services departing from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St and arriving at Anderson LRT Station via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street and SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Castlegar and Calgary is 355 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 19m and costs $240 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 6h 40m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $330 and takes 11h 19m.
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 3:13 AM in Castlegar and 4:13 AM 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to WB 7 Street SW Station via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Anderson LRT Station, and NB Anderson CTrain Station in around 11h 19m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–700
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- flyflair.com
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- info@mountainmanmikes.ca
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $190–250
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
- Phone
- +1 778 760 1891
- info@fritztravels.com
- Website
- Fritz Travels
Bus from A&W - Castlegar to Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- Fritz Travels
- Book at
- Fritz Travels
- Adult
- $90–110
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Castlegar to Calgary is 605 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Castlegar to Calgary.
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