There are 5 ways to get from Kootenay River to Calgary by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Castlegar Airport
best- Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YCG - YYC
4h 52m$97–552Bus
- Take the bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Vancouver
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus Kaslo
11h 25m$261–344Drive 604.1 km
- Drive from Kootenay River to Calgarycar 604.1 km
7h 22m$122–176Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from A&W - Castlegar to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YLW - YYC
7h 25m$187–687Bus, bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Selkirk College Bay B to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
- Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus
- Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXC - YYC
7h 25m$377–897
Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kootenay River to Calgary is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kootenay River to Calgary is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Kootenay River to Calgary station. However, there are services departing from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St and arriving at Anderson LRT Station via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street and SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Kootenay River and Calgary is 348 km. The road distance is 604.1 km.
The best way to get from Kootenay River to Calgary without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $260 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Kootenay River to Calgary, including transfers.
Kootenay River to Calgary bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St station.
The best way to get from Kootenay River to Calgary is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $350 and takes 11h 25m.
Kootenay River to Calgary bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.
Calgary is 1h ahead of Kootenay River. It is currently 4:25 PM in Kootenay River and 5:25 PM in Calgary.
What companies run services between Kootenay River, BC, Canada and Calgary, AB, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kootenay River to WB 7 Street SW Station via Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Anderson LRT Station, and NB Anderson CTrain Station in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–700
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- flyflair.com
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $190–250
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
- Phone
- +1 778 760 1891
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fritz Travels
Bus from A&W - Castlegar to Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- Fritz Travels
- Book at
- Fritz Travels
- Adult
- $90–110
- Phone
- +1 855 993 3100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Kootenay
Bus from Selkirk College Bay B to Nelson Exchange Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- West Kootenay
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Yes, the driving distance between Kootenay River to Calgary is 604 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Kootenay River to Calgary.
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