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How to get fromWinnipeg to Nelson, BCby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Nelson, BC by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YWG - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    9h 59m
    $698–1,148

  2. Fly to Castlegar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YWG - YCG
    9h 24m
    $166–756

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regina to Fort Macleodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Macleod, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    24h 30m
    $318–487

  4. Drive 1,724.5 km

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Nelson, BCcar car 1,724.5 km
    19h 4m
    $342–494

  5. Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YWG - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson, BCbus bus
    11h 4m
    $548–1,213

  6. Fly to Trail Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane plane YWG - YZZ
    2. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus bus
    10h 8m
    $298–1,063

  7. Bus via Southbound St Anne's at Niakwa

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg East to Reginabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regina to Fort Macleodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Macleod, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus bus
    26h 32m
    $317–527

Winnipeg to Nelson, BC by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration24h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,580.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Winnipeg to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Regina, Fort Macleod, and Fort Macleod, AB in around 24h 30m. Alternatively, Air Canada and WestJet fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) twice daily.

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