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How to get fromVancouver, BC to Kelownaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver, BC 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 367.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vancouver, BC to Kelownacar car 367.1 km
    4h 33m
    $73–105

  3. Fly to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YVR - YLW
    3h 16m
    $79–339

  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 5m

  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 48m
    $123–511

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

Calendar106Weekly 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. Alternatively, WestJet, Air North, and three other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) hourly.

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