What is the cheapest way to get from Merritt to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Merritt to Nelson is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merritt to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Merritt to Nelson is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $90 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Merritt and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Merritt to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken and arriving at Nelson, BC via Queensway Exchange Bay B and Kelowna, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Merritt to Nelson?

The distance between Merritt and Nelson is 478 km. The road distance is 465.9 km.

How do I travel from Merritt to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Merritt to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Merritt to Nelson?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Merritt to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merritt to Nelson bus from?

Merritt to Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken station.

Where does the Merritt to Nelson bus arrive?

Merritt to Nelson bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave station.

Can I drive from Merritt to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Merritt to Nelson is 466 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Merritt to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 26+ hotels available in Nelson.

Merritt to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Merritt to Nelson by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus Ebus
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus Kelowna to Nelson / ...
7h 52m
Drive 465.9 km
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1. Drive from Merritt to Nelsoncar 465.9 km
5h 46m
$94–136
Drive to Kamloops Airport, fly to Castlegar Airport, bus
1. Drive from Merritt to Kamloops-Airport-YKAcar
2. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YKA - YCG
3. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
6h 58m
$118–631
Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YLW - YXC
3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
8h 21m
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Castlegar Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YVR - YCG
3. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
7h 53m
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Trail Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YVR - YZZ
3. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus
8h 33m

Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478.4 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Merritt, BC, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a vehicle from Merritt to Nelson, BC via Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken, Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, Queensway Exchange Bay B, Harvey Ave at Cooper Stn - Orchard Park, and Kelowna, BC in around 7h 52m.

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