There are 4 ways to get from Kelowna to Fort Steele by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Kelowna International Airport
best- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YLW - YXC
2h 26m$278–594Drive 538.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kelowna to Fort Steelecar 538.7 km
6h 42m$109–158Bus
- 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 Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus Kaslo
9h 25m$246–309Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly
- 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
7h 18m$192–722
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kelowna to Fort Steele is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kelowna to Fort Steele is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $270 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelowna to Fort Steele. However, there are services departing from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna and arriving at Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Kelowna and Fort Steele is 302 km. The road distance is 538.7 km.
The best way to get from Kelowna to Fort Steele without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $240 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Kelowna to Fort Steele, including transfers.
Kelowna to Fort Steele bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, depart from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna station.
The best way to get from Kelowna to Fort Steele is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $310 and takes 9h 25m.
Kelowna to Fort Steele bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, arrive at Nelson Visitor Centre station.
Fort Steele is 1h ahead of Kelowna. It is currently 4:41 AM in Kelowna and 5:41 AM in Fort Steele.
What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Fort Steele, BC, Canada?
Pacific Coastal Airlines flies from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Fort Steele via Nelson Visitor Centre, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, and Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–470
Flights from Penticton Regional Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Calgary, Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,300
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kelowna to Fort Steele is 539 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Kelowna to Fort Steele.
There are 17+ hotels available in Fort Steele.