There are 2 ways to get from Fernie to Ainsworth Hot Springs by bus, car, or car ferry
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Fernie to Ainsworth Hot Springs by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Fernie to Ainsworth Hot Springs is to drive and car ferry which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Fernie to Ainsworth Hot Springs is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Fernie to Ainsworth Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave and arriving at Ainsworth Hot Springs via Balfour Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Fernie and Ainsworth Hot Springs is 375 km.
The best way to get from Fernie to Ainsworth Hot Springs without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Fernie to Ainsworth Hot Springs, including transfers.
Fernie to Ainsworth Hot Springs bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave station.
Fernie to Ainsworth Hot Springs bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Balfour, BC - 350 Balfour Ferry station.
Ainsworth Hot Springs is 1h behind Fernie. It is currently 12:06 AM in Fernie and 11:06 PM in Ainsworth Hot Springs.
There are 12+ hotels available in Ainsworth Hot Springs.
What companies run services between Fernie, BC, Canada and Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC, Canada?
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service operates a bus from Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave to Balfour, BC - 350 Balfour Ferry once a week. Tickets cost $120–170 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave to Balfour, BC - 350 Balfour Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
- Phone
- 1 800 663 7867
- Website
- www2.gov.bc.ca
Car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- www2.gov.bc.ca
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