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How to get fromNelson to Whitefishby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Whitefish by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive, taxi

    best
    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 taxi from Apgar Visitor Center to Whitefishtaxi taxi
    11h 25m
    $204–262

  2. Drive  257.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Whitefishcar car 257.4 mi
    4h 55m
    $59–86

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus Kaslo
    2. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Lake McDonald Lodgecar car
    12h 11m
    $147–201

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  • Distance: 415.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Whitefish, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Whitefish. However, you can take the bus to Pincher Creek, AB, drive to Logan Pass, take the bus to Apgar Visitor Center, then take the taxi to Whitefish. Alternatively, you can drive from Nelson to Whitefish in around 4h 55m.

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