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How to get fromBritish Columbia to Kelownaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from British Columbia to Kelowna by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport, line 97 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YVR - YLW
    2. Take the bus from UBCO Exchange Bay C to Harvey Ave at Gordon Stnbus bus
    3h 22m
    $74–293

  2. Drive 368.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vancouver to Kelownacar car 368.9 km
    4h 36m
    $73–106

  3. Bus via Surrey, BC - Guildford Mall

    1. Take the bus from Surrey, BC - Guildford Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Avebus bus Vancouver to Kelowna
    6h 9m

  4. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, line 97 bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YCD - YLW
    2. Take the bus from UBCO Exchange Bay C to Harvey Ave at Gordon Stnbus bus
    3h 30m
    $109–419

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna, BC - Downtownbus bus Vancouver
    6h 29m

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from British Columbia to Kelowna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

Red Arrow operates a bus from Surrey, BC - Guildford Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave 4 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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