What is the cheapest way to get from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $370 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Calgary Airport (YYC) and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Calgary - YYC International Airport and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Claresholm, AB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson?

The distance between Calgary Airport (YYC) and Nelson is 370 km.

How do I travel from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson without a car is to bus via Claresholm which takes 10h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson bus from?

Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Calgary - YYC International Airport station.

Where does the Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson bus arrive?

Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Claresholm - Shell Gas Station.

What is the time difference between Calgary Airport (YYC) and Nelson?

Nelson is 1h behind Calgary Airport (YYC). It is currently 10:30 PM in Calgary Airport (YYC) and 9:30 PM in Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 27+ hotels available in Nelson.

Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Nelson by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus
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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
5h 53m
$97–484
Bus via Claresholm
1. Take the bus from Calgary - YYC International Airport to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus Calgary
2. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Calgary
10h 28m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Kootenay Bay, BCcar
2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
8h 40m
$103–149
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
5h 32m
$372–974
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
8h 7m
$447–1,015
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Calgary
11h 50m
$194–254

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 369.6 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Calgary Airport (YYC), Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Calgary - YYC International Airport to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Claresholm - Shell Gas Station and Claresholm, AB in around 10h 28m.

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