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How to get fromNelson to Crawford Bayby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Crawford Bay by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Line 10 bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Front St at Poplar St to Hwy 3A at Balfour Storebus bus 10 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry Balfour to Kootney Bay
    2h 11m
    $4–5

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nelson to Balfour, BCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry Balfour to Kootney Bay
    1h 14m
    $8–11

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Crawford Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Crawford Bay, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Crawford Bay. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Hwy 3A at Balfour Store, drive to Balfour, BC, take the car ferry to Kootenay Bay, BC, then drive to Crawford Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nelson to Crawford Bay via Balfour, BC and Kootenay Bay, BC in around 1h 14m.

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