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How to get fromNelson to Campbell Riverby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Campbell River by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Trail, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YZZ - YBL
    9h 35m
    $492–950

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to New Westminster, BC - Braid Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus bus
    17h 4m
    $269–447

Nelson to Campbell River by bus, subway, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration17h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Campbell River, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Campbell River. However, you can take the bus to Trail, BC, take the taxi to Trail Airport (YZZ) airport, fly to Campbell River Airport (YBL), then take the taxi to Campbell River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St via New Westminster, BC - Braid Station, New Westminster Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Horseshoe Bay, Departure Bay, and Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in around 17h 4m.

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