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How to get fromVancouver Island to Merrittby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Merritt by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Victoria International Airport to Kamloops Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane plane YYJ - YKA
    2. Drive from Kamloops-Airport-YKA to Merrittcar car
    2h 5m
    $178–484

  2. Fly Victoria International Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YYJ - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chickenbus bus
    2h 52m

  3. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YCD - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chickenbus bus
    2h 56m

  4. Fly Comox Valley Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YQQ - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chickenbus bus
    3h 2m

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Kamloops Airport (YKA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and Merritt, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Merritt. However, you can fly to Kamloops Airport (YKA) then drive to Merritt. Alternatively, you can fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), walk to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, take the bus to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, take the bus to Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken, then take the taxi to Merritt.

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