What is the cheapest way to get from Invermere to Castlegar?

The cheapest way to get from Invermere to Castlegar is to drive and car ferry which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Invermere to Castlegar?

The fastest way to get from Invermere to Castlegar is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 57m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Invermere to Castlegar?

The distance between Invermere and Castlegar is 294 km.

How long does it take to get from Invermere to Castlegar?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Invermere to Castlegar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Invermere and Castlegar?

Castlegar is 1h behind Invermere. It is currently 11:13 AM in Invermere and 10:13 AM in Castlegar.

Where can I stay near Castlegar?

There are 14+ hotels available in Castlegar.

Invermere to Castlegar - 3 ways to travel via car, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Invermere to Castlegar by car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Invermere to Kootenay Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry
3. Drive from Balfour, BC to Castlegarcar
5h 57m
$56–82
Drive, car ferry, bus
1. Drive from Invermere to Kootenay Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry
3. Take the bus from Kaslo, BC - 405 4th St to Castlegar, BC - 692 18th Stbus
8h 18m
$103–145
Drive, car ferry, bus via Meadow Creek
1. Drive from Invermere to Kootenay Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry
3. Drive from Balfour, BC to Meadow Creekcar
4. Take the bus from Meadow Creek to Kaslo City Hallbus 58
5. Take the bus from Kaslo City Hall to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus 76
6. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus 99
12h 18m
$62–87

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Invermere to Castlegar.

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Distance: 293.9 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Invermere, BC, Canada and Castlegar, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Invermere to Castlegar. However, you can drive to Kootenay Bay, BC, take the car ferry to Balfour, BC, then drive to Castlegar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Invermere to Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St via Kootenay Bay, BC, Balfour, BC, and Kaslo, BC - 405 4th St in around 8h 18m.

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