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How to get fromRiondel to Nelsonby car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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    1. Take the car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
    2. Take the bus from Ainsworth Hot Springs to Chahko Mika Mallbus bus 76
    2h 46m
    $7–11

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
    2. Drive from Balfour, BC to Nelsoncar car
    1h 21m
    $8–13

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  • Distance: 81.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Riondel to Nelson. However, you can drive to Kootenay Bay, BC, take the car ferry to Balfour, BC, drive to Ainsworth Hot Springs, then take the bus to Chahko Mika Mall. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Riondel to Nelson via Kootenay Bay, BC and Balfour, BC in around 1h 21m.

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