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

The cheapest way to get from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $550 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Kamloops and Castlegar, BC?

No, there is no direct bus from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC. However, there are services departing from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and arriving at Castlegar, BC via Queensway Exchange Bay B and Kelowna, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC?

The distance between Kamloops and Castlegar, BC is 478 km. The road distance is 450.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $120 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamloops to Castlegar, BC bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC?

The best way to get from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Kamloops to Castlegar, BC bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamloops to Castlegar, BC is 451 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC.

Where can I stay near Castlegar, BC?

There are 17+ hotels available in Castlegar, BC.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence AveKamloops
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BCKelowna to Nelson
8h 8m
$122–150
Drive 450.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC450.6 km
5h 51m
$91–131
Fly Kamloops Airport to Castlegar Airport
1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)YKA - YCG
6h 10m
$130–641
Bus via Merritt
1. Take the bus from Kamploops, BC to Merrit, BC
2. Take the bus from Merrit, BC to Kelowna, BC
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BC
8h 58m
$139–188
Fly Kamloops Airport to Trail Airport
1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Trail Airport (YZZ)YKA - YZZ
4h 33m
$562–1,358
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Trail Airport
1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Vancouver Airport
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Trail Airport (YZZ)YVR - YZZ
7h 45m
$410–702

Kamloops to Castlegar, BC by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 8mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 477.8 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Castlegar, BC via Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave, Queensway Exchange Bay B, Harvey Ave at Cooper Stn - Orchard Park, and Kelowna, BC in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, Air Canada flies from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) once daily.

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