Rome2Rio

How to get fromBurnaby to Nelsonby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Nelson

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Burnaby to Nelson by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YVR - YCG
    2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus bus
    4h 36m
    $62–394

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Westminster to Nelsonbus bus Vancouver - Kaslo
    11h 35m
    $193–257

  3. Drive  632.7 km

    1. Drive from Burnaby to Nelsoncar car 632.7 km
    7h 59m
    $114–164

  4. Fly to Trail Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane plane YVR - YZZ
    2. Take the bus from Salmo to Vernon St at Hendryx Stbus bus
    5h 20m
    $337–614

  5. Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YVR - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus
    9h 18m
    $184–448

  6. Bus via West Kelowna

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna West - Eastbound Dobbin Rd In front of Scotia Bankbus bus Ebus
    2. Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus Hwy.3/33.R
    12h 29m

Burnaby to Nelson by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Burnaby to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 470.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Burnaby, BC, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service operates a bus from New Westminster to Nelson twice a week. Tickets cost $190–250 and the journey takes 10h.

Airlines
Bus operators

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 Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, How to get from London City Airport into central London, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.