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How to get fromWhitehorse to Nelsonby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitehorse to Nelson by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YXY - YCG
    2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus bus
    6h 53m
    $180–790

  2. Drive 2,624.8 km

    1. Drive from Whitehorse to Nelsoncar car 2,624.8 km
    32h 39m
    $519–750

  3. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YXY - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    9h 40m
    $541–1,138

  4. Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YXY - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus bus
    10h 52m
    $626–1,042

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,717.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Whitehorse, YT, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Whitehorse 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 drive from Whitehorse to Nelson in around 32h 39m.

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