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

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  1. Bus, drive, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to Centex Gas - Rock Creekbus bus
    2. Drive from Centex Gas - Rock Creek to Oroville, WAcar car
    3. Take the bus from Oroville, WA to Omak, WAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omak to Quincybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop to Spokane, WAbus bus
    6. Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 35m

  2. Drive  257.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Whitefishcar car 257.4 mi
    4h 55m
    $53–77

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    27h 55m
    $503–755

Nelson to Whitefish by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration27h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 726.9 mi
  • Duration: 19h 35m

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 Centex Gas - Rock Creek, drive to Oroville, WA, take the bus to Omak, WA, walk to Omak, take the bus to Quincy, walk to Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Spokane, WA, walk to Spokane, then take the train to Whitefish Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Vancouver, Vancouver, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 27h 55m.

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