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

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There are 3 ways to get from Nakusp to Penticton 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 Pentictoncar car
    4h 35m
    $50–80

  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
    4. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Duncan & Mainbus bus 70
    8h 32m
    $391–508

  3. Bus, drive via Atkinson & Huth

    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
    4. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Atkinson & Huthbus bus 70
    8h 34m
    $391–508

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Map of how to get from Nakusp to Penticton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 303.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Nakusp to Penticton. However, you can drive to Fauquier, take the car ferry to Needles, BC, then drive to Penticton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway St W at 6th Ave SW to Duncan & Main via Needles Ferry, Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna Airport, Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, and Queensway Exch in around 8h 32m.

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