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How to get fromFort Nelson to Kelownaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Nelson to Kelowna by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YYE - YLW
    3h 56m
    $455–1,231

  2. Drive  1,457 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Nelson to Kelownacar car 1,457 km
    19h 3m
    $261–377

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Nelson to Fort St. Johnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    23h 5m

  4. Bus via Prince George

    1. Take the bus from Fort Nelson to Fort St. Johnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    23h 5m

Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Fort Nelson, BC, Canada and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

Central Mountain Air flies from Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Nelson to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Fort St. John, Prince George, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, and Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall in around 23h 5m.

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