What is the cheapest way to get from Williams Lake to Castlegar?

The cheapest way to get from Williams Lake to Castlegar is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Williams Lake to Castlegar?

The fastest way to get from Williams Lake to Castlegar is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $750 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Williams Lake and Castlegar?

No, there is no direct bus from Williams Lake to Castlegar. However, there are services departing from Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canada and arriving at Columbia Ave at Selkirk Ave via Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Queensway Exchange Bay B, Kelowna, BC and Castlegar Community Complex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Williams Lake to Castlegar?

The distance between Williams Lake and Castlegar is 522 km. The road distance is 741.8 km.

How do I travel from Williams Lake to Castlegar without a car?

The best way to get from Williams Lake to Castlegar without a car is to bus which takes 13h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Williams Lake to Castlegar?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Williams Lake to Castlegar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Williams Lake to Castlegar bus from?

Williams Lake to Castlegar bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canada station.

Bus or fly from Williams Lake to Castlegar?

The best way to get from Williams Lake to Castlegar is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $750 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Williams Lake to Castlegar bus arrive?

Williams Lake to Castlegar bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall station.

Can I drive from Williams Lake to Castlegar?

Yes, the driving distance between Williams Lake to Castlegar is 742 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Williams Lake to Castlegar.

Where can I stay near Castlegar?

There are 14+ hotels available in Castlegar.

Williams Lake to Castlegar - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Williams Lake to Castlegar by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Trail Airport
best
1. Fly from Williams Lake Airport (YWL) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YWL - YZZ
4h 55m
$770–1,412
Drive 741.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Williams Lake to Castlegarcar 741.8 km
9h 11m
$146–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canada to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Avebus
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BCbus
13h 31m
Fly to Castlegar Airport
1. Fly from Williams Lake Airport (YWL) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YWL - YCG
18h 15m
$168–685
Bus via Merritt
1. Take the bus from Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canada to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Merritt, BCbus
3. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Roadbus
4. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BCbus
14h 27m

Williams Lake Airport (YWL) to Trail Airport (YZZ) flights

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.7 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Williams Lake, BC, Canada and Castlegar, BC, Canada?

Pacific Coastal Airlines flies from Williams Lake Airport (YWL) to Trail Airport (YZZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canada to Columbia Ave at Selkirk Ave via Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave, Queensway Exchange Bay B, Harvey Ave at Cooper Stn - Orchard Park, Kelowna, BC, Castlegar, BC, and Castlegar Community Complex in around 13h 31m.

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