There are 6 ways to get from Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Kelowna International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YLW - YXC
- Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Crowsnest Passcar
4h 9m$218–524Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus
- Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYF - YXC
- Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Crowsnest Passcar
9h$132–652Bus
- Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Nelson Visitor Centrebus Hwy.3/33.R
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Drbus Kaslo
11h 38m$286–369Drive 683.8 km
- Drive from Kelowna to Crowsnest Passcar 683.8 km
8h 25m$139–201Fly Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YLW - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary - Airport YYC to Claresholm - Shell Stationbus
- Drive from Claresholm - Shell Station to Crowsnest Passcar
6h 2mBus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus, drive
- Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus
- Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YYF - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary - Airport YYC to Claresholm - Shell Stationbus
- Drive from Claresholm - Shell Station to Crowsnest Passcar
7h 48m
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass is to fly and drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $210 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass. However, there are services departing from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna and arriving at Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Dr via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Kelowna and Crowsnest Pass is 447 km. The road distance is 683.8 km.
The best way to get from Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass without a car is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs $280 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass, including transfers.
Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, depart from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna station.
Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, arrive at Nelson Visitor Centre station.
Crowsnest Pass is 1h ahead of Kelowna. It is currently 1:05 PM in Kelowna and 2:05 PM in Crowsnest Pass.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass is 684 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass.
What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Crowsnest Pass, AB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Crowsnest Pass via Nelson Visitor Centre, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, and Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Dr in around 11h 38m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Penticton Regional Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,300
Flights from Penticton Regional Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–1,300
Flights from Penticton Regional Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 778 760 1891
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fritz Travels
Bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Nelson Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–100
- Website
- Fritz Travels
- Book at
- Fritz Travels
- Adult
- $85–100
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