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How to get fromNelson to Fort Nelsonby bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Fort Nelson by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YLW - YYE
    10h 32m
    $1,026–2,547

  2. Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane YCG - YXJ
    3. Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hallbus bus
    19h 29m
    $256–961

  3. Drive  1,675.4 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,675.4 km
    20h 53m
    $303–437

  4. Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YCG - YYE
    26h 1m
    $1,328–3,733

  5. Bus to Trail Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YZZ - YYE
    22h 26m
    $1,658–4,573

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$919Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,379.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Fort Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna, take the line 10 bus to Bernard Ave at Bertram St, walk to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, take the bus to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE), then take the taxi to Fort Nelson. Alternatively, you can drive from Nelson to Fort Nelson in around 20h 53m.

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