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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Nelson is to fly and bus which costs $45 - $280 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $45 - $280.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Nelson?

The distance between Nanaimo and Nelson is 510 km.

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

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Nelson without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 13h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Nanaimo to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 28+ hotels available in Nelson.

Nanaimo to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Nelson by plane, bus, or ferry

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Fly Nanaimo Airport to Castlegar Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YCD - YCG
2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
7h 22m
$76–456
Fly Nanaimo to Castlegar Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane ZNA - YCG
2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
3h 58m
$46–277
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
2. Take the bus from New Westminster, BC - Braid Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Vancouver
13h 3m
Fly Nanaimo to Trail Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane ZNA - YZZ
2. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus
4h 51m
$349–645
Fly Nanaimo Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YCD - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
9h 20m
$468–873
Ferry, bus via West Kelowna
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
14h 40m

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.6 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Nelson. However, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to Castlegar Airport (YCG), walk to Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A, then take the bus to Nelson Exchange Bay B. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, New Westminster Station @ Platform 2, and New Westminster, BC - Braid Station in around 13h 3m.

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