Rome2Rio

How to get fromLos Angeles to Nelsonby plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

Find Transport to Nelson

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Nelson by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Spokane International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane LAX - GEG
    2. Drive from Spokane-Airport-GEG to Nelsoncar car
    7h 30m
    $576–663

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Castlegar Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane LAX - YCG
    2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus bus
    18h 59m
    $164–721

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    44h 5m
    $463–779

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    2d 2h
    $868–1,651

  5. Drive 2,130 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Nelsoncar car 2,130 km
    24h 53m
    $421–608

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LAX - FCA
    2. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Nelsoncar car
    9h 19m
    $461–1,138

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Spokane International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SNA - GEG
    2. Drive from Spokane-Airport-GEG to Nelsoncar car
    10h 5m
    $202–753

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane LAX - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Nelsoncar car
    10h 19m
    $211–718

Los Angeles to Nelson by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration44h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$463Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,796.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station in around 44h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound