What is the cheapest way to get from Burnaby to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Burnaby to Nelson is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burnaby to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Burnaby to Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $60 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Burnaby and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnaby station to Nelson. However, there are services departing from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Burnaby to Nelson?

The distance between Burnaby and Nelson is 471 km. The road distance is 638 km.

How do I travel from Burnaby to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Burnaby to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $190 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Burnaby to Nelson?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Burnaby to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnaby to Nelson bus from?

Burnaby to Nelson bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station.

Where does the Burnaby to Nelson bus arrive?

Burnaby to Nelson bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.

Can I drive from Burnaby to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnaby to Nelson is 638 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Burnaby to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 29+ hotels available in Nelson.

Burnaby to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YVR - YCG
2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
4h 38m
$62–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Vancouver
11h 13m
$193–257
Drive 638 km
1. Drive from Burnaby to Nelsoncar 638 km
7h 51m
$126–182
Fly to Trail Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YVR - YZZ
2. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus
5h 17m
$354–621
Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YVR - YXC
2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
7h 46m
$524–816
Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YVR - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
9h 37m
$439–761
Bus via West Kelowna
1. Take the bus from Lougheed Stn Bay 5 to Vedder Rd at Luckakuck Waybus 66
2. Take the bus from Chilliwack, BC to West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
13h 15m

Burnaby to Nelson by subway and bus

2Weekly Services

11h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.8 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service operates a bus from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street twice a week. Tickets cost $190–250 and the journey takes 10h.

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