What is the cheapest way to get from Medicine Hat to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Medicine Hat to Nelson is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medicine Hat to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Medicine Hat to Nelson is to drive which takes 8h 22m and costs $130 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Medicine Hat and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Medicine Hat to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Medicine Hat and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Sb 1 St Se@ 12 Av Se, Anderson LRT Station and Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

How far is it from Medicine Hat to Nelson?

The distance between Medicine Hat and Nelson is 978 km. The road distance is 701.2 km.

How do I travel from Medicine Hat to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Medicine Hat to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 15h 14m and costs $230 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Medicine Hat to Nelson?

It takes approximately 15h 14m to get from Medicine Hat to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medicine Hat to Nelson bus from?

Medicine Hat to Nelson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Medicine Hat station.

Where does the Medicine Hat to Nelson bus arrive?

Medicine Hat to Nelson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Calgary station.

What is the time difference between Medicine Hat and Nelson?

Nelson is 1h behind Medicine Hat. It is currently 6:45 PM in Medicine Hat and 5:45 PM in Nelson.

Can I drive from Medicine Hat to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Medicine Hat to Nelson is 701 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Medicine Hat to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 27+ hotels available in Nelson.

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There are 5 ways to get from Medicine Hat to Nelson by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Medicine Hat to Calgarybus FlixBus 2720
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Calgary
15h 14m
$233–323
Drive 701.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Medicine Hat to Nelsoncar 701.2 km
8h 22m
$139–201
Bus, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
1. Take the bus from Medicine Hat to Calgarybus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
10h 29m
$409–1,065
J&L Shuttle Service, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Medicine Hat, AB to Calgary, ABshuttle Medicine Hat
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Calgary
16h 17m
$260–320
Bus, fly to Kelowna International Airport
1. Take the bus from Medicine Hat to Calgarybus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYC - YLW
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
13h 4m
$489–1,130

Medicine Hat to Nelson by bus

1Weekly Buses

15h 14mAverage Duration

$233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 978.3 km
Duration: 15h 14m

What companies run services between Medicine Hat, AB, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Medicine Hat to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Calgary, Sb 1 St Se@ 12 Av Se, Anderson LRT Station, WB Douglas Glen GA @ 24 ST SE, and Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE in around 15h 14m.

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