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There are 10 intercity buses per day from Vancouver to Kelowna. Traveling by bus from Vancouver to Kelowna usually takes around 7 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Ebus bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 168 mi (270 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $56.28 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Ebus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Overall score for buses from Vancouver to Kelowna
(Based on 21 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The bus driver was very nice and informative. The weather was bad so he made everyone wear their seat belts and store their bags in the over head compartments. Cons: The holders on the seats to store items were too small.
4.0
Pros: driver was chill. Cons: well, if you had wings on your buses..
4.0
Pros: it was a nice ride. Cons: the toilet cleanliness, it was warm and condensed. Tips: not really.
$71.67 is the average price of a bus ticket from Vancouver to Kelowna. Any tickets cheaper than $71.67 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Vancouver to Kelowna is expected to range from $127 to $150. If you are looking to travel to Kelowna within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from $127. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are $127 and can be found on September 27, 2023.
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in April. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just $100 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Vancouver to Kelowna in August, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to $112 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 12 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save C$13.46 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Vancouver to Kelowna that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Ebus usually offers more choice, with 9 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebus | 9 | 7h 41m | $107.76 |
| Rider Express | 2 | 8h 45m | $56.78 |
ebus is a family-owned bus carrier that serves Alberta and British Columbia. ebus service offers passengers a comfortable yet budget-friendly way to travel. On your trip from Vancouver to Kelowna, you can expect Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms on the ebus coach. On ebus' 9 daily trips from Vancouver to Kelowna, the journey usually takes about 7 hours and 41 minutes.
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The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 270 kilometers from Vancouver to Kelowna. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Buses from Vancouver to Kelowna are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your bus tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Vancouver to Kelowna, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Vancouver is a trendy diverse city in British Columbia, known for its eclectic shopping, fresh seafood, and unique scenic setting between snow-capped mountains and urban beaches. Vancouver is sometimes called "Hollywood North" due to the amount of movies and TV shows filmed in the area. If you're lucky, you may even stumble upon a movie set as you're walking around town!
If you're looking for the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, cobblestoned Gastown is the perfect neighborhood to explore. Biking around the gorgeous Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is rivaled only by hiking and skiing on nearby Grouse Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city on clear days.
Vancouver International Airport is conveniently close to downtown, and also one of the biggest gateways for international travel on the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver, it's easy to travel into the U.S. to Seattle by bus or train, or to other B.C. destinations like Kamloops and Kelowna to experience more of the province's natural beauty.
Nestled by the water in Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a must-see destination for lovers of the outdoors, and it offers enticing culinary delights to enjoy, too. Hike or bike your way through the stunning mountain trails sitting above the city. About 24km from downtown Kelowna, Myra Canyon offers breathtaking vistas that you will not soon forget. If watersports are more your thing, Lake Okanagan is a dreamy setting for boating, scuba diving, or simply relaxing by the beach.
Once you've worked up a sweat, there are plenty of opportunities to indulge and unwind. Kelowna lays claim to over 40 authentic Okanagan vineyards that open their doors for tours (and tasting, of course!) while its various breweries and cideries allow visitors to taste the local, hand-crafted flavors of Kelowna.
Kelowna is home to one of Canada's busiest airports, Kelowna International Airport, which runs daily flights across North America. If you opt to drive or take the bus, the wide and well-maintained highways give travelers a chance to marvel at the surrounding mountainscapes when en route to nearby Vancouver and Calgary.
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Link to image attributionThe historic Pacific Central Station is Vancouver’s primary train station for Amtrak and VIA Rail service, as well as a bus station for numerous carriers. The impressive Beaux-Arts style station opened in 1919, and is within walking distance of Science World, Strathcona Park, and the lively Gastown neighborhood. Plus, walking just across the street from Pacific Central Station gives you access to Vancouver's SkyTrain public transit system at the Main Street–Science World station. With free WiFi, restrooms, and several restaurants and shops on the premises, Pacific Central Station is a convenient place to start or end your trip.
Pacific Central Station
Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
Buses arrive in Kelowna at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
516 Lawrence Ave
Kelowna Airport
Kelowna Airport
Kelowna Downtown
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