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There are 10 ways to get from University of Waterloo to Nelson by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kitchener, ON to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)planeYYZ - YXC
    3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
    14h 15m
    $258–1,116

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kitchener, ON to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)planeYYZ - YLW
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
    15h 2m
    $236–824

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Kitchener to Sarniatrain
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain
    4. Drive from Lake McDonald Lodge to Pincher Creek, ABcar
    5. Take the bus from Pincher Creek, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
    2d 7h
    $399–1,134

  4. Drive 3,682.3 km

    1. Drive from University of Waterloo to Nelsoncar3,682.3 km
    37h 54m
    $724–1,046

  5. Fly Kitchener/Waterloo Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kitchener/Waterloo Airport (YKF) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)planeYKF - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
    18h 28m
    $356–1,151

  6. Fly Kitchener/Waterloo Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kitchener/Waterloo Airport (YKF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYKF - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
    18h 26m
    $325–1,041

  7. Bus to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln.bus
    2. Fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYHM - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
    20h 10m
    $303–1,002

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener, ON to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYYZ - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
    19h 23m
    $262–786

  9. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Winston Churchill Transitway Stationbus25
    2. Take the bus from Mississauga to Buffalobus
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain
    5. Drive from Lake McDonald Lodge to Pincher Creek, ABcar
    6. Take the bus from Pincher Creek, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
    2d 13h
    $487–1,239

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Bramalea GO Busbus
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
    4d 16h
    $522–867

University of Waterloo to Nelson by foot, bus, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between University of Waterloo, ON, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from University of Waterloo to Nelson. However, you can walk to University of Waterloo Terminal, take the line 25 bus to Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ride, walk to Kitchener, ON, take the bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), take the taxi to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North, then take the bus to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Waterloo to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via University Of Waterloo Station, Central Station, Kitchener, Sarnia, Port Huron Station, Chicago Union Station, West Glacier Amtrak, West Glacier Amtrak, Lake McDonald Lodge, and Pincher Creek, AB in around 2d 7h.

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