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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Kelowna by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna, BC - Downtownbus bus Vancouver
    5h 25m

  2. Drive 368.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vancouver to Kelownacar car 368.9 km
    4h 36m
    $73–105

  3. Fly to Kelowna International Airport, line 97 bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YVR - YLW
    2. Take the bus from UBCO Exchange Bay C to Harvey Ave at Gordon Stnbus bus
    3h 22m
    $74–293

  4. Bus via Surrey, BC - Guildford Mall

    1. Take the bus from Surrey, BC - Guildford Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Avebus bus Vancouver to Kelowna
    6h 9m

  5. Fly to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane YVR - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Queensway Exchbus bus
    4h 39m
    $120–494

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

EBus Canada operates a bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna, BC - Downtown twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Red Arrow also services this route 4 times a week.

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