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How to get fromFairmont Hot Springs to Nelsonby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairmont Hot Springs to Nelson by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Fairmont Hot Springs to Kootenay Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
    5h 1m
    $42–63

  2. Drive, car ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Fairmont Hot Springs to Kootenay Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kaslo City Hall to Chahko Mika Mallbus bus 76
    7h 5m
    $45–66

  3. Drive, car ferry, bus via Vernon St at Hendryx St

    1. Drive from Fairmont Hot Springs to Kootenay Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kaslo City Hall to Vernon St at Hendryx Stbus bus 76
    7h 10m
    $45–66

  4. Drive, car ferry, bus via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street

    1. Drive from Fairmont Hot Springs to Kootenay Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kaslo, BC - 405 4th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    7h 10m
    $108–148

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fairmont Hot Springs to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Fairmont Hot Springs to Nelson. However, you can drive to Kootenay Bay, BC, take the car ferry to Balfour, BC, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fairmont Hot Springs to Chahko Mika Mall via Kootenay Bay, BC, Balfour, BC, and Kaslo City Hall in around 7h 5m.

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