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

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Windermere by car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry Balfour to Kootney Bay
    2. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Windermerecar car
    5h 13m
    $47–69

  2. Bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Kaslo, BC - 405 4th Stbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Windermerecar car
    6h 59m
    $112–153

  3. Bus, car ferry, drive via Vernon St at Hendryx St

    1. Take the bus from Vernon St at Hendryx St to A Ave at 4th Stbus bus 76
    2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Windermerecar car
    7h 13m
    $49–73

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Windermere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Windermere. However, you can drive to Balfour, BC, take the car ferry to Kootenay Bay, BC, then drive to Windermere. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Windermere via Kaslo, BC - 405 4th St, Balfour, BC, and Kootenay Bay, BC in around 6h 59m.

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