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How to get fromNelson to Vancouver Islandby bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Vancouver Island by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YCG - YYJ
    5h 53m
    $60–375

  2. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane YLW - YYJ
    8h 21m
    $476–759

  3. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YLW - YCD
    8h 26m
    $466–869

  4. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YLW - YQQ
    8h 32m
    $476–839

Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Vancouver Island. However, you can take the bus to Selkirk College Bay B, take the line 33 bus to Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A, walk to Castlegar Airport (YCG) airport, then fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kelowna, BC, walk to Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna, take the shuttle to Kelowna International Airport, walk to Kelowna-Airport-YLW airport, then fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ).

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