title: "Getting to Kelowna, Canada" description: "How to get to Kelowna, Canada by road, rail, sea and air. Compare the best routes for different budgets" slug: "getting_there" content_type: html show_affiliate_disclaimer: true authors: [{"image": "/static/images/authors/Alexander Kopp.jpg", "name": "Alexander Kopp"}, {"image": "/static/images/authors/Hannah McKinsey.jpg", "name": "Hannah McKinsey"}, {"image": "/static/images/authors/Jake Evans.jpg", "name": "Jake Evans"}] parts: ["north-america", "canada", "british-columbia---interior", "kelowna"] publication_date: "2025-08-01T11:35:24.526992" og_image: "https://images.tfaworldguide.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1024,format=auto,height=1024,fit=cover,gravity=auto/image_library/pexels/kelowna/kelowna_31909338.jpeg"

Getting There and Away

Written by Alexander Kopp, Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans
01/08/2025
Peaceful forest path in Kelowna, BC, showcasing tall trees under a clear sky.
Ally Bootsma, Pexels
  <p>Kelowna's main transport hub is Kelowna International Airport (YLW), a medium-sized international airport. The city also has a robust public bus system, Kelowna Regional Transit System, with key exchanges facilitating travel within the Okanagan Valley.</p>
                                      
         

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          <h3>Flights:</h3>
            <p>Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is approximately 11 km from the city center. It offers direct flights from 20 airports in 2 countries and 12 domestic destinations.  Major airlines serving YLW include WestJet, Air Canada, and Flair Airlines.  Direct flights from Vancouver (YVR) can start from CA$118, and from Calgary (YYC) from CA$123.  One-way flights to Kelowna have been found for as low as $34, and round-trip flights for $71.</p>
          
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          <h3>Buses:</h3>
            <p>Ebus provides daily services connecting Kelowna with Vancouver and other Okanagan areas. The journey from Vancouver to Kelowna typically takes around 5 hours 30 minutes with an average price of $80.98.  BC Connector - Wilson's Group also offers services between Kelowna and Vancouver, taking about 5 hours 15 minutes and costing $140–$170.  From Kelowna International Airport to the city center, you can take the Line 23 bus with a transfer to the Line 97 bus, with a journey time of approximately 40 minutes.</p>
          
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          <h3>Trains:</h3>
            <p>While Kelowna is accessible by train from a few cities, direct routes are limited and often involve connections.  An Amtrak journey from Vancouver to Kelowna typically takes about 23 hours and costs upwards of $163, requiring a transfer.</p>
          
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          <h3>Car Rentals:</h3>
            <p>Car rental facilities are conveniently located at Kelowna International Airport (YLW), with agencies such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz available.  Daily rental rates can range from approximately $40 to $80, with potentially lower prices available when booking around 14 days in advance or during specific months like April.</p>
          
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