What is the cheapest way to get from Castlegar to Williams Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Castlegar to Williams Lake is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlegar to Williams Lake?

The fastest way to get from Castlegar to Williams Lake is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $650 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Castlegar and Williams Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlegar to Williams Lake. However, there are services departing from Columbia Ave at Selkirk Ave and arriving at Williams Lake - 750 Oliver St via Castlegar, BC, Orchard Park Exchange Bay B, Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave and Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Castlegar to Williams Lake?

The distance between Castlegar and Williams Lake is 522 km. The road distance is 728.5 km.

How do I travel from Castlegar to Williams Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Castlegar to Williams Lake without a car is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Castlegar to Williams Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Castlegar to Williams Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlegar to Williams Lake bus from?

Castlegar to Williams Lake bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, depart from Castlegar, BC station.

Bus or fly from Castlegar to Williams Lake?

The best way to get from Castlegar to Williams Lake is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $650 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Castlegar to Williams Lake bus arrive?

Castlegar to Williams Lake bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, arrive at Kelowna, BC station.

Can I drive from Castlegar to Williams Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlegar to Williams Lake is 729 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Castlegar to Williams Lake.

Where can I stay near Williams Lake?

There are 11+ hotels available in Williams Lake.

Castlegar to Williams Lake - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castlegar to Williams Lake by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Trail Airport
best
1. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane YZZ - YWL
5h 18m
$673–1,213
Drive 728.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Castlegar to Williams Lakecar 728.5 km
9h 30m
$147–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Castlegar, BC to Kelowna, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver Stbus
12h 29m
Fly from Castlegar Airport
1. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane YCG - YWL
5h 52m
$157–637

Trail Airport (YZZ) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) flights

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5h 19mAverage Duration

$519Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.7 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Castlegar, BC, Canada and Williams Lake, BC, Canada?

Pacific Coastal Airlines and Central Mountain Air fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia Ave at Selkirk Ave to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver St via Columbia Ave at 20th St, Castlegar, BC, Orchard Park Exchange Bay B, Bernard Ave at Bertram St, Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, and Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall in around 12h 29m.

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