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

The cheapest way to get from Canmore to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canmore to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 44m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Canmore and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Canmore to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Canmore and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office and Claresholm, AB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Canmore to Nelson?

The distance between Canmore and Nelson is 767 km.

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

The best way to get from Canmore to Nelson without a car is to bus via Claresholm which takes 11h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Canmore to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canmore to Nelson bus from?

Canmore to Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Canmore station.

Where does the Canmore to Nelson bus arrive?

Canmore to Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Calgary station.

What is the time difference between Canmore and Nelson?

Nelson is 1h behind Canmore. It is currently 3:24 PM in Canmore and 2:24 PM in Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 29+ hotels available in Nelson.

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

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

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Bus via Claresholm
best
1. Take the bus from Canmore to Calgarybus
2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
11h 33m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Canmore to Kootenay Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
7h 44m
$81–119
Bus, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
1. Take the bus from The Malcolm Hotel Canmore, Canmore to Calgary Int'l Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
7h 49m
$433–1,053
Bus
1. Take the bus from Solara Resort Canmore to Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-ITbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Calgary
12h 25m
$248–351
Bus, fly to Kelowna International Airport
1. Take the bus from The Malcolm Hotel Canmore, Canmore to Calgary Int'l Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYC - YLW
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
10h 24m
$503–1,118

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

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Distance: 767.5 km
Duration: 11h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Canmore to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, and Claresholm, AB in around 11h 33m.

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