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How to get fromKamloops to Fort Nelsonby bus, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kamloops to Fort Nelson by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YLW - YYE
    7h 10m
    $470–1,366

  2. Fly Kamloops Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YKA - YYE
    6h 9m
    $232–1,474

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. Johnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    21h

  4. Drive  1,290.6 km

    1. Drive from Kamloops to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,290.6 km
    17h 25m
    $262–378

  5. Fly Kamloops Airport to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane YKA - YXJ
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    11h 47m
    $919–2,676

  6. Bus to Prince George Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    2. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YXS - YYE
    9h 25m

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,177.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Fort Nelson via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Prince George, and Fort St. John in around 21h. Alternatively, Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, and WestJet fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) 4 times a week.

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