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How to get fromNelson to Fairmont Hot Springsby car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Fairmont Hot Springs by car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry Balfour to Kootney Bay
    2. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Fairmont Hot Springscar car
    5h 2m
    $41–64

  2. Bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Kaslo, BC - 405 4th Stbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Fairmont Hot Springscar car
    6h 48m
    $107–147

  3. Bus, car ferry, drive via Vernon St at Hendryx St

    1. Take the bus from Vernon St at Hendryx St to A Ave at 4th Stbus bus 76
    2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Fairmont Hot Springscar car
    7h 2m
    $44–68

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Fairmont Hot Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Fairmont Hot Springs. However, you can drive to Balfour, BC, take the car ferry to Kootenay Bay, BC, then drive to Fairmont Hot Springs. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Fairmont Hot Springs via Kaslo, BC - 405 4th St, Balfour, BC, and Kootenay Bay, BC in around 6h 48m.

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