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How to get fromKelowna to Polsonby plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane YLW - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Polsoncar car
    9h 8m
    $103–450

  2. Drive  434.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kelowna to Polsoncar car 434.3 mi
    8h 58m
    $100–144

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Logan Passcar car
    4. Drive from Apgar Visitor Center to Polsoncar car
    18h 15m
    $203–270

  4. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane YLW - FCA
    2. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Polsoncar car
    7h 37m
    $283–1,119

  5. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YLW - YXC
    2. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Polsoncar car
    5h 44m
    $172–418

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Polson, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kelowna to Polson. However, you can take the bus to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) airport, fly to Missoula International Airport (MSO), then drive to Polson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Polson via Nelson Visitor Centre, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, Pincher Creek, AB, Logan Pass, and Apgar Visitor Center in around 18h 15m.

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