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How to get fromCranbrook to Nelson, BCby car or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cranbrook to Nelson, BC by car or car ferry

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  1. Drive  263.4 km

    best
    1. Drive from Cranbrook to Balfourcar car 263.4 km
    3h 51m
    $99–139

  2. Drive, car ferry via Hall St at Front St

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cranbrook to Kootenay Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
    5h 38m
    $23–31

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cranbrook to Kootenay Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
    4h 9m
    $24–36

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Map of how to get from Cranbrook to Nelson, BC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 297.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can drive from Cranbrook to Balfour in around 3h 51m.

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