There are 2 ways to get from Fort Macleod to Nelson by bus or car
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Fort Macleod to Nelson by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Fort Macleod to Nelson is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Macleod to Nelson is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $85 - $130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fort Macleod and arriving at Nelson. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Fort Macleod and Nelson is 493 km. The road distance is 484.7 km.
The best way to get from Fort Macleod to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $150 - $200.
The bus from Fort Macleod to Nelson takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs once a week.
Fort Macleod to Nelson bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Fort Macleod station.
Fort Macleod to Nelson bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Nelson station.
Nelson is 1h behind Fort Macleod. It is currently 8:51 AM in Fort Macleod and 7:51 AM in Nelson.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Macleod to Nelson is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Fort Macleod to Nelson.
What companies run services between Fort Macleod, AB, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service operates a bus from Fort Macleod to Nelson once a week. Tickets cost $150–200 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Fort Macleod to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
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