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How to get fromKingston to Nelsonby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kingston to Nelson by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Castlegar Airport, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kingston to Ottawabus bus
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YOW - YCG
    3. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus bus
    13h 53m
    $289–1,143

  2. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kingston to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    4. Drive from Lake McDonald Lodge to Pincher Creek, ABcar car
    5. Take the bus from Pincher Creek, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    2d 13h
    $946–1,924

  3. Drive 3,819.2 km

    1. Drive from Kingston to Nelsoncar car 3,819.2 km
    44h 59m
    $752–1,087

  4. Bus to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingston to Ottawabus bus
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YOW - YXC
    3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    15h 13m
    $441–1,435

  5. Bus to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingston to Ottawabus bus
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YOW - YLW
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus bus
    15h 52m
    $611–1,600

  6. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kingston to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YYZ - YLW
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus bus
    17h 17m
    $594–1,474

  7. Bus to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Trail Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingston to Ottawabus bus
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane plane YOW - YZZ
    3. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus bus
    14h 47m
    $451–1,550

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingston, Ontario to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    4d 17h
    $1,200–2,425

Kingston to Nelson by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,375.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 53m

What companies run services between Kingston, ON, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Kingston to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Ottawa, walk to Tremblay B, take the line 105 bus to Airport / Aéroport, walk to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) airport, fly to Castlegar Airport (YCG), walk to Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A, then take the bus to Nelson Exchange Bay B. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingston to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Detroit Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, West Glacier Amtrak, West Glacier Amtrak, Lake McDonald Lodge, and Pincher Creek, AB in around 2d 13h.

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