There are 6 ways to get from Castlegar to Cochrane by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Castlegar Airport
best- Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YCG - YYC
6h 56m$110–565Bus
- Take the bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Vancouver
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus Kaslo
12h 2m$289–375Drive 606.5 km
- Drive from Castlegar to Cochranecar 606.5 km
7h 37m$123–178Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from A&W - Castlegar to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YLW - YYC
9h 26m$184–628Bus, bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus
- Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXC - YYC
9h 11m$457–983Fly from Trail Airport
- Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YZZ - YYC
6h 23m$671–1,041
Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlegar to Cochrane is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Castlegar to Cochrane is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlegar to Cochrane station. However, there are services departing from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St and arriving at Anderson LRT Station via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street and SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Castlegar and Cochrane is 388 km. The road distance is 606.5 km.
The best way to get from Castlegar to Cochrane without a car is to bus which takes 12h 2m and costs $280 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Castlegar to Cochrane, including transfers.
Castlegar to Cochrane bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St station.
The best way to get from Castlegar to Cochrane is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $380 and takes 12h 2m.
Castlegar to Cochrane bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.
Cochrane is 1h ahead of Castlegar. It is currently 5:25 PM in Castlegar and 6:25 PM in Cochrane.
What companies run services between Castlegar, BC, Canada and Cochrane, AB, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Cochrane via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Anderson LRT Station, NB Anderson CTrain Station, and NB Tuscany CTrain Station in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from Trail Airport to Calgary International Airport via Vancouver, Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,300
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $190–250
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Castlegar to Cochrane is 606 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Castlegar to Cochrane.
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