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How to get fromKelowna to Williams Lakeby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus Ebus
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver Stbus bus Ebus
    6h 11m

  2. Drive  444.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kelowna to Williams Lakecar car 444.4 km
    5h 17m
    $81–117

  3. Fly from Kelowna International Airport

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane plane YLW - YWL
    4h 14m
    $398–789

  4. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane plane YYF - YWL
    6h 10m
    $400–842

  5. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane plane YVR - YWL
    8h 9m

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Williams Lake, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver St via Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, Air North, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) 3 times a day.

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