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There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Fernie by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)planeNSN - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
    23h 17m
    $1,026–3,498

  2. Fly Nelson Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeNSN - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
    27h 53m
    $797–2,673

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Castlegar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)planeNSN - YCG
    2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
    30h 32m
    $891–2,982

  4. Fly Nelson Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeNSN - FCA
    2. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ferniecar
    24h 18m
    $839–2,935

  5. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)planeBHE - YXC
    3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
    24h 54m
    $984–3,450

  6. Fly Nelson Airport to Trail Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Trail Airport (YZZ)planeNSN - YZZ
    2. Take the bus from Salmo, BC - 519 Railway Ave to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
    26h 51m
    $1,226–3,996

  7. Fly Nelson Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)planeNSN - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
    33h 22m
    $941–2,880

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration19h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$946Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Fernie, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Fernie. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), take the taxi to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North, then take the bus to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, take the bus to Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel, take the line 302 bus to SB Douglas Glen Term north bay, walk to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, then take the bus to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave.

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