There is 1 way to get from Vancouver Island to Nelson by plane or bus
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Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver Island to Nelson is to fly and bus which costs $60 - $380 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver Island to Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $380.
The distance between Vancouver Island and Nelson is 470 km.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Vancouver Island to Nelson, including transfers.
There are 27+ hotels available in Nelson.
What companies run services between Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Nelson. However, you can fly to Castlegar Airport (YCG), walk to Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A, then take the bus to Nelson Exchange Bay B.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Castlegar Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Phone
- +1 855 993 3100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Kootenay
Bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- West Kootenay
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