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There are 9 ways to get from Nelson to Ottawa by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YXC - YOW
    12h 5m
    $374–1,496

  2. Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YCG - YOW
    13h 55m
    $280–1,110

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    2. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Logan Passcar car
    3. Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    2d 16h
    $1,026–1,976

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    3d 7h
    $1,540–3,077

  5. Drive 3,728.6 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Ottawacar car 3,728.6 km
    44h 13m
    $736–1,063

  6. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YLW - YOW
    12h 4m
    $317–960

  7. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYC - YOW
    16h 8m
    $391–1,148

  8. Bus to Trail Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Trail, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YZZ - YOW
    12h 23m
    $402–1,310

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Hope, BC - 919 Water Avenuebus bus
    2. Take the train from Agassiz to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    4d 10h
    $1,262–2,525

Nelson to Ottawa by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,272.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Ottawa. However, you can take the bus to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North, take the taxi to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), walk to Airport / Aéroport, then take the line 105 bus to Hurdman B. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Ottawa via Pincher Creek, AB, Logan Pass, Apgar Visitor Center, West Glacier Amtrak, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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