There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Castlegar by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Castlegar is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Castlegar is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Castlegar. However, there are services departing from Nelson Exchange Bay A and arriving at Selkirk College Bay B via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Nelson and Castlegar is 48 km. The road distance is 44.5 km.
The best way to get from Nelson to Castlegar without a car is to bus which takes 48 min and costs $22 - $28.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Nelson to Castlegar, including transfers.
Nelson to Castlegar bus services, operated by BC Transit - West Kootenay, depart from Nelson Exchange Bay A station.
Nelson to Castlegar bus services, operated by BC Transit - West Kootenay, arrive at Selkirk College Bay B station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Castlegar is 45 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Nelson to Castlegar.
There are 14+ hotels available in Castlegar.
What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Castlegar, BC, Canada?
BC Transit - West Kootenay operates a bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay B every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- +1 855 993 3100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Kootenay
Bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- West Kootenay
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