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How to get fromCalgary to Kootenay Riverby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Kootenay River by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Castlegar Airport

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YYC - YCG
    6h 24m
    $96–507

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus Calgary
    2. Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus 99
    12h 17m
    $194–245

  3. Drive  603.2 km

    1. Drive from Calgary to Kootenay Rivercar car 603.2 km
    7h 28m
    $122–176

  4. Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YYC - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to A&W - Castlegarbus bus
    8h 28m
    $192–642

  5. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YYC - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    8h 22m
    $367–873

Calgary to Kootenay River by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eb 5 Av Sw @ 9 St Sw to Selkirk College Bay B via SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, and Baker St at Falls St in around 12h 17m.

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