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How to get fromNakusp to Kelownaby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Nakusp to Kelowna by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Nakusp to Fauquiercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Fauquier to Needles, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Needles, BC to Kelownacar car
    3h 41m
    $40–65

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Broadway St W at 6th Ave SW to Needles Ferrybus bus 53
    2. Drive from Needles Ferry to Big White Ski Resortcar car
    3. Take the bus from Big White Ski Resort to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    6h 20m
    $387–501

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  • Distance: 239.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Nakusp, BC, Canada and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nakusp to Kelowna. However, you can drive to Fauquier, take the car ferry to Needles, BC, then drive to Kelowna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway St W at 6th Ave SW to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Needles Ferry, Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna Airport, and Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures in around 6h 20m.

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