The average bus between Penticton and Nelson takes 13h 2m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Penticton to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Penticton and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penticton is at 3:34 PM which arrives into Nelson at 4:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Queensway Exch and take an average of 13h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Penticton to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Atkinson & Phoenix station and arriving at Nelson Visitor Centre station via Queensway Exch station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
Penticton to Nelson bus services, operated by BC Transit - South Okanagan - Similkameen, depart from Atkinson & Phoenix station.
Penticton to Nelson bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, arrive at Nelson Visitor Centre station.
The distance between Penticton and Nelson is 165.8 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a bus from Atkinson & Phoenix to Nelson Visitor Centre via Queensway Exch, Queensway Exchange Bay B, Harvey Ave at Cooper Stn - Orchard Park, and Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna in around 7h 28m.