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How to get fromNelson to Calgaryby bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus bus Kaslo
    9h 50m
    $190–250

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry Balfour to Kootney Bay
    2. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Calgarycar car
    8h 37m
    $97–149

  3. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YXC - YYC
    6h 13m
    $404–991

  4. Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YCG - YYC
    6h 47m
    $135–605

  5. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YLW - YYC
    8h 49m
    $207–645

Nelson to Calgary by bus and tram

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Calgary, 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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