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How to get fromRevelstoke, BC to Nelsonby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Revelstoke, BC to Nelson by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry, bus

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    1. Drive from Revelstoke, BC to Shelter Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Shelter Bay to Galena Baycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Galena Bay to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NWcar car
    4. Take the bus from 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW to Vernon St at Hendryx Stbus bus 74
    5h 19m
    $22–31

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Revelstoke, BC to Shelter Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Shelter Bay to Galena Baycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Galena Bay to Nelsoncar car
    3h 59m
    $45–69

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Map of how to get from Revelstoke, BC to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Revelstoke, BC to Nelson. However, you can drive to Shelter Bay, take the car ferry to Galena Bay, drive to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW, then take the bus to Vernon St at Hendryx St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Revelstoke, BC to Nelson via Shelter Bay and Galena Bay in around 3h 59m.

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