There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Fort Nelson by bus, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport
best- Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane YLW - YYE
10h 32m$1,126–2,647Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly to North Peace Regional Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
- Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane YCG - YXJ
- Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus
19h 20m$225–935Drive 1,675.4 km
- Drive from Nelson to Fort Nelsoncar 1,675.4 km
20h 53m$334–483Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
- Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane YCG - YYE
27h 1m$1,528–3,933Bus to Trail Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
- Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane YZZ - YYE
22h 31m$1,958–5,073
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Fort Nelson is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 20h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Fort Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 10h 32m and costs $1,100 - $2,700.
The distance between Nelson and Fort Nelson is 1379 km. The road distance is 1675.4 km.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Nelson to Fort Nelson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Fort Nelson is 1675 km. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from Nelson to Fort Nelson.
There are seven+ hotels available in Fort Nelson.
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.
- Website
- flycma.com
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport via Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,500
Flights from Castlegar Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport via Vancouver, Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–3,900
Flights from Castlegar Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport via Vancouver, Kelowna International Airport, Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–4,400
Flights from Trail Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport via Vancouver, Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,900–5,000
Flights from Trail Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport via Vancouver, Kelowna International Airport, Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,100–6,000
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Castlegar Airport to North Peace Regional Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Phone
- +1 778 760 1891
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fritz Travels
Bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–120
- Website
- Fritz Travels
- Book at
- Fritz Travels
- Adult
- $95–120
- 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
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
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
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
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