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

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There are 3 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Nakusp by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Victoria International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YYJ - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Big White Ski Resortbus bus
    3. Drive from Big White Ski Resort to Needles Ferrycar car
    4. Take the bus from Needles Ferry to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NWbus bus
    8h 3m
    $499–807

  2. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YCD - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Big White Ski Resortbus bus
    3. Drive from Big White Ski Resort to Needles Ferrycar car
    4. Take the bus from Needles Ferry to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NWbus bus
    8h 7m
    $497–908

  3. Fly from Comox Valley Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YQQ - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Big White Ski Resortbus bus
    3. Drive from Big White Ski Resort to Needles Ferrycar car
    4. Take the bus from Needles Ferry to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NWbus bus
    8h 13m
    $507–885

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vancouver Island to Nakusp.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 580 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Nakusp. However, you can fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), walk to Kelowna Airport, take the bus to Big White Ski Resort, drive to Needles Ferry, then take the bus to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW. Alternatively, you can fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), walk to Kelowna Airport, take the bus to Big White Ski Resort, drive to Needles Ferry, then take the bus to 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW.

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