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

The cheapest way to get from Courtenay to Nelson is to fly and bus which costs $65 - $400 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Courtenay to Nelson is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $550 - $1,100.

How far is it from Courtenay to Nelson?

The distance between Courtenay and Nelson is 584 km.

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

The best way to get from Courtenay to Nelson without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 16h 39m and costs $260 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Courtenay to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 29+ hotels available in Nelson.

Courtenay to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Courtenay to Nelson by plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Comox Valley Airport to Castlegar Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YQQ - YCG
2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
7h 18m
$66–396
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry
3. Take the bus from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
16h 39m
$262–449
Taxi to Campbell River Airport, fly to Trail Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Courtenay to Campbell River Airport (YBL)taxi
2. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YBL - YZZ
3. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus
5h 45m
$563–1,024
Fly Comox Valley Airport to Trail Airport, bus
1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YQQ - YZZ
2. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus
8h 12m
$448–863
Fly Comox Valley Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YQQ - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
9h 47m
$478–853
Taxi to Campbell River Airport, fly to Castlegar Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Courtenay to Campbell River Airport (YBL)taxi
2. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YBL - YCG
3. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
17h 46m
$201–537

Courtenay to Nelson by bus, ferry, and subway

2Weekly Services

16h 39mAverage Duration

$262Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Courtenay to Nelson.

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Distance: 584.3 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Courtenay, BC, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Courtenay to Nelson. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Comox Valley Airport, walk to Comox-Airport-YQQ airport, fly to Castlegar Airport (YCG), walk to Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A, then take the bus to Nelson Exchange Bay B. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, New Westminster Station @ Platform 2, and New Westminster, BC - Braid Station in around 16h 39m.

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