There are 8 ways to get from Edmonton to Castlegar by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Castlegar Airport
best- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YEG - YCG
7h 22m$111–561Bus via Calgary
- Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to Calgary - Whitehorn LRT Station-Bus Stop 38 Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
- Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus 99
16h 29m$227–287Drive 898.6 km
- Drive from Edmonton to Castlegarcar 898.6 km
10h 27m$183–264Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YEG - YLW
- Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to A&W - Castlegarbus
9h 23m$194–554Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YEG - YXC
- Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
- Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
11h 15m$306–1,006Fly to Trail Airport
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YEG - YZZ
7h 2m$658–1,038Bus
- Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgarybus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
- Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus 99
16h 44m$235–315Bus #2
- Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SWbus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
- Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus 99
16h 52m
Edmonton to Castlegar by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Castlegar is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Castlegar is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Edmonton to Castlegar. However, there are services departing from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW and arriving at Selkirk College Bay B via Anderson LRT Station, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE and Baker St at Falls St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
The distance between Edmonton and Castlegar is 564 km. The road distance is 898.6 km.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Castlegar without a car is to bus via Calgary which takes 16h 29m and costs $220 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Edmonton to Castlegar, including transfers.
Edmonton to Castlegar bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW station.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Castlegar is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Calgary, which costs $220 - $290 and takes 16h 29m.
Edmonton to Castlegar bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Calgary - Whitehorn LRT Station-Bus Stop 38 Park and Ride.
Castlegar is 1h behind Edmonton. It is currently 3:52 PM in Edmonton and 2:52 PM in Castlegar.
What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Castlegar, BC, Canada?
Air Canada and Flair Airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to Selkirk College Bay B via Calgary - Whitehorn LRT Station-Bus Stop 38 Park and Ride, SB Whitehorn CTrain Station, EB City Hall/Bow Valley College, SB Anderson CTrain Station, Anderson LRT Station, WB Douglas Glen GA @ 24 ST SE, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, and Baker St at Falls St in around 16h 29m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–240
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–240
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Phone
- +1 403 668 9600
- reservation@thecanadabus.com
- Website
- The Canada Bus
Bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to Calgary - Whitehorn LRT Station-Bus Stop 38 Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- The Canada Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Castlegar is 899 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Edmonton to Castlegar.
There are 14+ hotels available in Castlegar.



