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

The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calgary to Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $400 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Calgary and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Calgary station to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Anderson LRT Station and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Calgary to Nelson?

The distance between Calgary and Nelson is 671 km.

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

The best way to get from Calgary to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $190 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Calgary to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calgary to Nelson bus from?

Calgary to Nelson bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE station.

Where does the Calgary to Nelson bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Calgary and Nelson?

Nelson is 1h behind Calgary. It is currently 7:18 PM in Calgary and 6:18 PM in Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 27+ hotels available in Nelson.

Calgary to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, car ferry, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Nelson by bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Calgary
10h 52m
$190–250
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Calgary to Kootenay Bay, BCcar
2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
8h 32m
$99–145
Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YYC - YCG
2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
7h 9m
$129–541
Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
6h 48m
$401–1,043
Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYC - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
9h 23m
$481–1,108

Calgary to Nelson by tram and bus

1Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

$190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 671.4 km
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service operates a bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street once a week. Tickets cost $190–250 and the journey takes 9h.

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