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How to get fromGolden to Nelsonby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Golden to Nelson by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DEN - GEG
    2. Drive from Spokane-Airport-GEG to Nelsoncar car
    8h 34m
    $289–829

  2. Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane DEN - YCG
    2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus bus
    19h 44m
    $155–702

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    47h 11m
    $635–940

  4. Drive  1,971.7 km

    1. Drive from Golden to Nelsoncar car 1,971.7 km
    19h 22m
    $400–577

  5. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane DEN - FCA
    2. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Nelsoncar car
    9h 54m
    $385–963

  6. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane DEN - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    14h 47m
    $296–937

  7. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane DEN - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Nelsoncar car
    10h 56m
    $412–800

Golden to Nelson by bus, tram, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration47h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$635Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,655.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Golden, CO, USA and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Golden to Nelson. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Oak Station Gate E, walk to Oak Station, take the vehicle to Union Station Light Rail Plaza, walk to Union Station, take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Spokane International Airport (GEG), then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ford St & 12th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Oak Station Gate E, Oak Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Stadium, Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Seattle, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station in around 47h 11m.

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