What is the cheapest way to get from Victoria to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Victoria to Nelson is to fly and bus which costs $60 - $400 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Victoria to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Victoria to Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $75 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Victoria and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Victoria to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Victoria and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Victoria to Nelson?

The distance between Victoria and Nelson is 496 km.

How do I travel from Victoria to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Victoria to Nelson without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 55m and costs $190 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Victoria to Nelson?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Victoria to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Victoria to Nelson bus from?

Victoria to Nelson bus services, operated by BC Ferries Connector - Wilson's Group, depart from Victoria station.

Where does the Victoria to Nelson bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 26+ hotels available in Nelson.

Victoria to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Victoria to Nelson by plane, bus, or busferry

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Fly Victoria International Airport 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
5h 51m
$61–396
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Victoria to Vancouverbusferry Vancouver to Victoria
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus Vancouver
15h 55m
$190–317
Fly Victoria International Airport 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
6h 45m
$448–863
Fly Victoria International Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYJ - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus
9h 41m
$478–763
Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Trail Airport, bus
1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YWH - YZZ
2. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus
5h 1m
$556–1,056
Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Castlegar Airport, bus
1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YWH - YCG
2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
4h 7m
$79–500
Bus and ferry, bus via West Kelowna
1. Take the busferry from Victoria 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

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

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.8 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Victoria to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Victoria International Airport, walk to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) airport, 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 vehicle from Victoria to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Vancouver and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station in around 15h 55m.

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