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

The cheapest way to get from Kamloops to Castlegar is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kamloops to Castlegar is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $700 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Kamloops and Castlegar?

No, there is no direct bus from Kamloops to Castlegar. However, there are services departing from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and arriving at Columbia Ave at Selkirk Ave via Queensway Exchange Bay B, Kelowna, BC and Castlegar Community Complex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Kamloops to Castlegar?

The distance between Kamloops and Castlegar is 269 km. The road distance is 452.6 km.

How do I travel from Kamloops to Castlegar without a car?

The best way to get from Kamloops to Castlegar without a car is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Kamloops to Castlegar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamloops to Castlegar bus from?

Kamloops to Castlegar bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall station.

Bus or fly from Kamloops to Castlegar?

The best way to get from Kamloops to Castlegar is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Kamloops to Castlegar bus arrive?

Kamloops to Castlegar bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave station.

Can I drive from Kamloops to Castlegar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamloops to Castlegar is 453 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Kamloops to Castlegar.

Where can I stay near Castlegar?

There are 14+ hotels available in Castlegar.

Kamloops to Castlegar - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Kamloops Airport to Castlegar Airport
best
1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YKA - YCG
5h 33m
$130–641
Drive 452.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kamloops to Castlegarcar 452.6 km
5h 55m
$91–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Avebus Kamloops
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BCbus Kelowna to Nelson
9h 17m
Fly Kamloops Airport to Trail Airport
1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YKA - YZZ
5h 22m
$732–1,468
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Trail Airport
1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Vancouver Airportbus
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YVR - YZZ
7h 35m
$423–733
Bus via Merritt
1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Merritt, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Kelowna, BC - Downtownbus
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BCbus
9h 56m

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

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.3 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Air Canada flies from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Columbia Ave at Selkirk Ave via Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave, Queensway Exchange Bay B, Harvey Ave at Cooper Stn - Orchard Park, Kelowna, BC, Castlegar, BC, and Castlegar Community Complex in around 9h 17m.

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