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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Airdrie is to car ferry and drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Airdrie is to bus and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $380 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Airdrie?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street and arriving at Calgary - Airdrie Northbound via SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE and Calgary - Whitehorn LRT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Nelson to Airdrie?

The distance between Nelson and Airdrie is 709 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Airdrie without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $200 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Nelson to Airdrie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Airdrie bus from?

Nelson to Airdrie bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.

Where does the Nelson to Airdrie bus arrive?

Nelson to Airdrie bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE station.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Airdrie?

Airdrie is 1h ahead of Nelson. It is currently 6:16 AM in Nelson and 7:16 AM in Airdrie.

Where can I stay near Airdrie?

There are 142+ hotels available in Airdrie.

Nelson to Airdrie - 5 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Airdrie by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus Kaslo
11h 35m
$201–288
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry Balfour to Kootney Bay
2. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Airdriecar
9h 5m
$101–149
Bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus
2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXC - YYC
7h 12m
$381–1,036
Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YCG - YYC
7h 51m
$112–540
Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YLW - YYC
10h 7m
$458–1,104

Nelson to Airdrie by bus and tram

1Weekly Services

11h 35mAverage Duration

$201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.5 km
Duration: 11h 35m

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

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service operates a bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE once a week. Tickets cost $190–250 and the journey takes 9h.

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