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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Victoria is to bus and fly which costs $60 - $390 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Victoria is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $85 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Victoria?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Victoria. However, there are services departing from Nelson Visitor Centre and arriving at Victoria via Orchard Park Exchange Bay B, Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

How far is it from Nelson to Victoria?

The distance between Nelson and Victoria is 499 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Victoria without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Victoria without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Nelson to Victoria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Victoria bus from?

Nelson to Victoria bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, depart from Nelson Visitor Centre station.

Where does the Nelson to Victoria bus arrive?

Nelson to Victoria bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, arrive at Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna station.

Where can I stay near Victoria?

There are 283+ hotels available in Victoria.

Nelson to Victoria - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Victoria by bus, plane, train, or busferry

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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
2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YCG - YYJ
7h 8m
$63–388
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus Kaslo
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain 18
12h 12m
Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport
1. Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YLW - YYJ
9h 25m
$216–432
Bus to Trail Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport
1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
2. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YZZ - YYJ
8h 46m
$368–698
Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane YCG - YWH
5h 2m
$85–555
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus
2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Victoriabusferry
16h 4m

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

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 498.6 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Victoria. 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, fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), walk to Victoria International Airport, then take the bus to Douglas St at Gorge Rd E / Hillside Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Victoria Harbour via Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 12h 12m.

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