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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Canmore is to car ferry and drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Canmore is to bus and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $450 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Canmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Canmore. However, there are services departing from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street and arriving at Solara Resort Canmore via SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE and Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-IT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from Nelson to Canmore?

The distance between Nelson and Canmore is 783 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Canmore without a car is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs $240 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Nelson to Canmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Canmore bus from?

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

Where does the Nelson to Canmore bus arrive?

Nelson to Canmore 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 Canmore?

Canmore is 1h ahead of Nelson. It is currently 2:16 AM in Nelson and 3:16 AM in Canmore.

Where can I stay near Canmore?

There are 639+ hotels available in Canmore.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Canmore 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
2. Take the bus from Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-IT to Solara Resort Canmorebus
11h 28m
$241–303
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 Canmorecar
7h 43m
$82–130
Bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Canmore, BCbus
7h 23m
$454–986
Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YLW - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Canmore, BCbus
9h 45m
$243–714
Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Canmore, BCbus
7h 57m
$165–650

Nelson to Canmore by bus and tram

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11h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 782.8 km
Duration: 11h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Solara Resort Canmore via Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Anderson LRT Station, NB Anderson CTrain Station, NB Crowfoot CTrain Station, and Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-IT in around 11h 28m.

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