There are 3 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Prince Rupert to Burns Laketrain
- Take the bus from Burns Lake Chevron Gas Station to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Fort St. John Public Librarybus
- Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hallbus
27h 9m$287–628Drive 1,497 km
cheapest- Drive from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelsoncar 1,497 km
19h 31m$271–391Drive, fly
- Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar
- Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane YXT - YYE
18h 26m$461–2,969
Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson is to drive which costs $270 - $390 and takes 19h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson is to drive and fly which takes 18h 26m and costs $460 - $3,000.
The distance between Prince Rupert and Fort Nelson is 1663 km. The road distance is 1497 km.
The best way to get from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 9m and costs $280 - $650.
It takes approximately 27h 9m to get from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson is 1497 km. It takes approximately 19h 31m to drive from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson.
There are six+ hotels available in Fort Nelson.
What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson. However, you can take the train to Burns Lake, walk to Burns Lake Chevron Gas Station, take the bus to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave, take the bus to Fort St. John Public Library, take the bus to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hall, then take the taxi to Fort Nelson. Alternatively, you can drive from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson in around 19h 31m.
- Website
- flycma.com
Flights from Northwest Regional Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport via Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,500
Flights from Northwest Regional Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport via Vancouver, Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–2,900
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Prince Rupert to Burns Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–340
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $110–270
- Business
- $160–320
- Business Plus
- $180–340
- Economy
- $130–280
- Economy Plus
- $140–290
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Burns Lake Chevron Gas Station to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Fort St. John Public Library
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
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