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How to get fromSpokane to Kootenay Lakeby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Spokane to Kootenay Lake by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Wenatcheebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee to Omakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omak, WA to Oroville, WAbus bus
    4. Drive from Oroville, WA to Centex Gas - Rock Creekcar car
    5. Take the bus from Centex Gas - Rock Creek to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus
    13h 29m

  2. Drive  238.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Spokane to Nelson, BCcar car 238.7 km
    3h 15m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, drive via Wenatchee

    1. Take the bus from Spokane, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Omak Travel Plazabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omak, WA to Oroville, WAbus bus
    4. Drive from Oroville, WA to Centex Gas - Rock Creekcar car
    5. Take the bus from Centex Gas - Rock Creek to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus
    13h 54m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Nelsonbus bus
    22h 33m
    $505–745

Spokane to Kootenay Lake by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration22h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 763.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Kootenay Lake, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Spokane to Kootenay Lake. However, you can take the bus to Wenatchee, take the bus to Omak, walk to Omak, WA, take the bus to Oroville, WA, drive to Centex Gas - Rock Creek, then take the bus to Nelson Visitor Centre. Alternatively, you can drive from Spokane to Nelson, BC in around 3h 15m.

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