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How to get fromNelson to Revelstokeby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Revelstoke by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Vernon St at Hendryx St to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NWbus bus 74
    2. Drive from 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW to Galena Baycar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Galena Bay to Shelter Baycarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Shelter Bay to Revelstokecar car
    4h 57m
    $21–31

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nelson to Galena Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Galena Bay to Shelter Baycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Shelter Bay to Revelstokecar car
    4h 1m
    $48–70

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  • Distance: 253.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Revelstoke. However, you can take the bus to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW, drive to Galena Bay, take the car ferry to Shelter Bay, then drive to Revelstoke. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nelson to Revelstoke via Galena Bay and Shelter Bay in around 4h 1m.

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