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How to get fromWhitefish to Nelsonby taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Whitefish to Nelson by taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, drive, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Whitefish to Apgar Visitor Centertaxi taxi
    2. Drive from Logan Pass to Pincher Creek, ABcar car
    3. Take the bus from Pincher Creek, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    11h 3m
    $281–368

  2. Drive  414.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitefish to Nelsoncar car 414.2 km
    4h 55m
    $83–120

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lake McDonald Lodge to Pincher Creek, ABcar car
    2. Take the bus from Pincher Creek, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus Calgary
    11h 43m
    $201–285

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  • Distance: 667.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Whitefish to Nelson. However, you can take the taxi to Apgar Visitor Center, take the bus to Logan Pass, drive to Pincher Creek, AB, then take the bus to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Whitefish to Nelson in around 4h 55m.

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