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How to get fromKamloops to Castlegarby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kamloops to Castlegar by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus Ebus
    2. Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to A&W - Castlegarbus bus Hwy.3/33.R
    8h 28m

  2. Drive  452.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kamloops to Castlegarcar car 452.5 km
    5h 56m
    $91–131

  3. Fly Kamloops Airport to Castlegar Airport

    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YKA - YCG
    6h 4m
    $152–674

  4. Bus via Hope

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Hope - Visitors Centerbus bus Ebus
    2. Take the bus from Hope, BC - 919 Water Avenue to Castlegar, BC - 692 18th Stbus bus Vancouver
    10h 43m

  5. Fly Kamloops Airport to Trail Airport

    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane plane YKA - YZZ
    6h 27m
    $639–1,276

  6. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Trail Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane plane YVR - YZZ
    7h 46m

Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Castlegar via Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, Bernard Ave at Richter St, Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna, and A&W - Castlegar in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, Air Canada flies from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) once daily.

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