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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kelowna to Fort Nelson by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YLW - YYE
    4h 58m
    $926–2,960

  2. Drive  1,457 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kelowna to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,457 km
    19h 7m
    $295–426

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. Johnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    23h 54m

  4. Fly Kelowna International Airport to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane YLW - YXJ
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    10h 26m
    $343–1,062

  5. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YYF - YYE
    20h 39m
    $315–2,330

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$910Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

Central Mountain Air flies from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Fort Nelson via Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Prince George, and Fort St. John in around 23h 54m.

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