What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Invermere?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Invermere is to car ferry and drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Invermere?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Invermere is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Nelson to Invermere?

The distance between Nelson and Invermere is 250 km.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Invermere?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Nelson to Invermere, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Invermere?

Invermere is 1h ahead of Nelson. It is currently 4:12 AM in Nelson and 5:12 AM in Invermere.

Where can I stay near Invermere?

There are 123+ hotels available in Invermere.

Nelson to Invermere - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, car, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Invermere by car ferry, car, bus, or plane

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry Balfour to Kootney Bay
2. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Invermerecar
5h 20m
$41–64
Bus, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YLW - YXC
3. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Invermerecar
9h 31m
$276–704
Bus, car ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Kaslobus
2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry
3. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Invermerecar
7h 6m
$106–147
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 76
2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry
3. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Invermerecar
7h 20m
$43–67

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

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Distance: 249.5 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Invermere. However, you can drive to Balfour, BC, take the car ferry to Kootenay Bay, BC, then drive to Invermere. Alternatively, 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 Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), then drive to Invermere.

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