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

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

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane, WA to Quincy Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quincy to Omakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omak, WA to Oroville, WAbus bus
    5. Drive from Oroville, WA to Centex Gas - Rock Creekcar car
    6. Take the bus from Centex Gas - Rock Creek to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus
    19h 57m

  2. Drive  414.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitefish to Nelsoncar car 414.2 km
    4h 55m
    $75–108

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Nelsonbus bus
    28h 31m
    $701–1,046

Whitefish to Nelson by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration28h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$701Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,168.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 57m

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 train to Spokane, walk to Spokane, WA, take the bus to Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop, walk to Quincy, take the bus to Omak, walk to Omak, WA, take the bus to Oroville, WA, drive to Centex Gas - Rock Creek, then take the bus to Nelson Visitor Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Nelson via Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver in around 28h 31m.

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