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How to get fromKelowna to Nakuspby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kelowna to Nakusp by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Kelowna to Needles, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Needles, BC to Fauquiercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Fauquier to Nakuspcar car
    3h 41m
    $42–62

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Big White Ski Resortbus bus
    2. Drive from Big White Ski Resort to Needles Ferrycar car
    3. Take the bus from Needles Ferry to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NWbus bus 53
    7h 13m
    $389–502

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  • Distance: 239.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Nakusp, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Kelowna to Nakusp. However, you can drive to Needles, BC, take the car ferry to Fauquier, then drive to Nakusp. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW via Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, Kelowna Airport, Big White Ski Resort, and Needles Ferry in around 7h 13m.

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