There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Fort Macleod by bus or car
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Nelson to Fort Macleod by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Fort Macleod is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Fort Macleod is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $85 - $130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nelson and arriving at Fort Macleod. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Nelson and Fort Macleod is 493 km. The road distance is 484.7 km.
The best way to get from Nelson to Fort Macleod without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $150 - $200.
The bus from Nelson to Fort Macleod takes 6h 50m including transfers and departs once a week.
Nelson to Fort Macleod bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Nelson station.
Nelson to Fort Macleod bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Fort Macleod station.
Fort Macleod is 1h ahead of Nelson. It is currently 8:43 AM in Nelson and 9:43 AM in Fort Macleod.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Fort Macleod is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Nelson to Fort Macleod.
What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Fort Macleod, AB, Canada?
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service operates a bus from Nelson to Fort Macleod once a week. Tickets cost $150–200 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Nelson to Fort Macleod
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
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