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How to get fromCanal Flats to Nelsonby car, bus, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Canal Flats to Nelson by car, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Canal Flats to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northcar car
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus Calgary
    4h 17m
    $111–153

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Canal Flats to Kootenay Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
    4h 41m
    $38–56

  3. Drive, car ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Canal Flats to Kootenay Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kaslo City Hall to Vernon St at Hendryx Stbus bus 76
    6h 50m
    $42–60

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Map of how to get from Canal Flats to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Canal Flats, BC, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Canal Flats to Nelson. However, you can drive to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North then take the bus to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Canal Flats to Nelson via Kootenay Bay, BC and Balfour, BC in around 4h 41m.

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