There are 5 ways to get from Nelson, BC to Kamloops 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- Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus Nelson to Kelowna
- Take the bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus Kelowna
8h 47m$124–157Drive 491.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Nelson, BC to Kamloopscar 491.7 km
6h 28m$98–141Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly to Kamloops Airport
- Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
- Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane YCG - YKA
5h 45m$120–645Bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly to Kamloops Airport
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus
- Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane YXC - YKA
8h 11m$365–1,151Bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus
- Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YXC - YLW
- Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus
8h 27m$280–691
Nelson, BC to Kamloops by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson, BC to Kamloops is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson, BC to Kamloops is to bus and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson, BC to Kamloops. However, there are services departing from Nelson, BC and arriving at Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall via Orchard Park Exchange Bay B and Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Nelson, BC and Kamloops is 520 km. The road distance is 491.7 km.
The best way to get from Nelson, BC to Kamloops without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Nelson, BC to Kamloops, including transfers.
Nelson, BC to Kamloops bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, depart from Nelson, BC station.
Nelson, BC to Kamloops bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, arrive at Kelowna, BC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson, BC to Kamloops is 492 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Nelson, BC to Kamloops.
There are 51+ hotels available in Kamloops.
What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Kamloops, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Nelson, BC to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall via Orchard Park Exchange Bay B, Bernard Ave at Bertram St, and Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Castlegar Airport to Kamloops Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Kamloops Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Kamloops Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–750
- Phone
- +1 778 760 1891
- info@fritztravels.com
- Website
- fritztravels.com
Bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–100
- Website
- https://fritztravels.com/
- Book at
- https://book.fritztravels.com/
- Adult
- $85–100
- Phone
- 1-877-769-3287
- info@myebus.ca
- Website
- myebus.ca
Bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Kelowna Airport to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 855 993 3100
- transitinfo@bctransit.com
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/west-kootenay/
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- info@mountainmanmikes.ca
- Website
- mountainmanmikes.ca
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Website
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/
- Book at
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/routes-fares/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.