What is the cheapest way to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson is to fly and bus which costs $60 - $390 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Victoria Airport (YYJ) and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Victoria International Airport and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Swartz Bay and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

How far is it from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson?

The distance between Victoria Airport (YYJ) and Nelson is 470 km.

How do I travel from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 16h 2m and costs $190 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson bus from?

Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson bus services, operated by BC Ferries Connector - Wilson's Group, depart from Swartz Bay station.

Where does the Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson bus arrive?

Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson bus services, operated by BC Ferries Connector - Wilson's Group, arrive at Vancouver station.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 28+ hotels available in Nelson.

Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson by plane, bus, or busferry

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Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YYJ - YCG
2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
4h 8m
$62–385
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Swartz Bay to Vancouverbusferry Vancouver to Victoria
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Vancouver
16h 2m
$193–323
Fly to Trail Airport, bus
1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YYJ - YZZ
2. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus
5h 1m
$448–850
Bus and ferry, bus via West Kelowna
1. Take the busferry from Swartz Bay to Vancouverbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
17h 13m

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

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Map of how to get from Victoria Airport (YYJ) to Nelson.

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Distance: 470.1 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Victoria Airport (YYJ), Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Victoria Airport (YYJ) 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria International Airport to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, Swartz Bay, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station in around 16h 2m.

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