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How to get fromPrince George to Nelsonby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Prince George to Nelson by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YXS - YCG
    2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus bus
    5h 54m
    $148–656

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus
    15h 33m

  3. Drive  1,012.5 km

    1. Drive from Prince George to Nelsoncar car 1,012.5 km
    12h 49m
    $204–294

  4. Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YXS - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus
    8h 9m
    $335–730

  5. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YXS - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    8h 19m
    $460–1,248

Prince George Airport (YXS) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 673.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Prince George, BC, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Nelson Visitor Centre via Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, Bernard Ave at Richter St, and Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna in around 15h 33m.

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