Bus schedule and stops: Trail, Nelson, Castlegar, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway, Rock Creek and Kelowna

Starting Thursday, November 12

Our Kelowna stop is moving to the Ramada Hotel

Until Wed Nov 11Orchard Park MallFormer Hudson's Bay entrance, facing Highway 97
Starting Thu Nov 12Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey AveMain lobby entrance, under the covered canopy

THE BUS NO LONGER STOPS AT ORCHARD PARK MALL STARTING NOV 12.

Ramada on Google Maps Photos of the new stop

New Kelowna stop since Nov 12: Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey Ave. Main lobby entrance, under the covered canopy. The bus no longer stops at Orchard Park Mall.

Bus times

Times are when the bus leaves each stop. Please be at your stop 10 minutes early (15 at the Kelowna Ramada Hotel starting Nov 12) (15 at the Kelowna Ramada Hotel). The bus can't wait for late passengers.

Trail to KelownaMorning bus · route HWY.3/33.D

  1. Leaves5:15 AMTrailA&W, 1136 Bay AvePhoto & map for the Trail stop ›
  2. 6:20 AMNelsonVisitor Centre, 91 Baker StreetPhoto & map for the Nelson stop ›
  3. 7:00 AMCastlegarA&W, 1982 Columbia AvePhoto & map for the Castlegar stop ›
  4. 8:15 AMGrand ForksCANCO Gas, 1512 Central AvePhoto & map for the Grand Forks stop ›
  5. 8:50 AMGreenwoodCANCO Gas, 494 Silver StPhoto & map for the Greenwood stop ›
  6. 9:00 AMMidwayAFD Gas, 586 PalmerstonPhoto & map for the Midway stop ›
  7. 9:15 AMRock CreekCentex Gas, 4140 BC-Hwy 3Photo & map for the Rock Creek stop ›
  8. Arrives about11:30 AMKelownaOrchard Park MallMoves to the Ramada Hotel Thu Nov 12Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey AveNew stopPhoto & map for the Kelowna stop ›

Kelowna to TrailAfternoon bus · route HWY.3/33.R

  1. Leaves11:30 AMKelownaOrchard Park MallMoves to the Ramada Hotel Thu Nov 12Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey AveNew stopPhoto & map for the Kelowna stop ›
  2. 1:10 PMRock CreekCentex Gas, 4140 BC-Hwy 3Photo & map for the Rock Creek stop ›
  3. 1:30 PMMidwayAFD Gas, 586 PalmerstonPhoto & map for the Midway stop ›
  4. 1:40 PMGreenwoodCANCO Gas, 494 Silver StPhoto & map for the Greenwood stop ›
  5. 2:15 PMGrand ForksCANCO Gas, 1512 Central AvePhoto & map for the Grand Forks stop ›
  6. 3:45 PMCastlegarA&W, 1982 Columbia AvePhoto & map for the Castlegar stop ›
  7. 4:20 PMNelsonVisitor Centre, 91 Baker StreetPhoto & map for the Nelson stop ›
  8. Arrives about5:15 PMTrailA&W, 1136 Bay AvePhoto & map for the Trail stop ›

Good to know before you ride

  • Arrive 10 minutes early15 minutes at the Kelowna Ramada Hotel starting Nov 12. If the driver can't find you, the bus leaves on time.
  • No ticket to printJust bring photo ID. The driver checks your name on the passenger list.
  • Book by noonNext-day trips must be booked before 12 noon the day before.
  • Plans changed?You can move your trip once, 48 hours ahead. Change my date. Tickets aren't refundable.

Book your seat

Pick your trip and see the price. You'll choose your dates and pay on our secure booking site.

Trip type

Next-day trips must be booked before noon. Same-day return isn't available. Booking for more than 5? Text us at 778-760-1891.

Questions people ask

Tap a question to see the answer.

Booking and tickets

How much is a ticket?

It depends on where you get on and off. Choose your trip in Book your seat and you'll see the price before you pay.

When do I need to book by?

Next-day trips must be booked before noon the day before.

Do I need to bring my ticket?

No, you don't need a printed ticket. Bring photo ID. The driver checks your name against the passenger list.

Can I change my travel date?

Yes, once. Send the reschedule form at least 48 hours before your bus leaves. Your new date must be within 30 days of your original ticket, and depends on seats being free.

Can I get a refund?

No, tickets are not refundable. If your plans change, you can move your trip once (see above).

On the day

What if I'm late or at the wrong stop?

Please check your stop carefully on this page and be there 10 minutes early (15 minutes at the Kelowna Ramada Hotel). If the driver can't find you when it's time to board, the bus will leave without you.

I live in Trail. Where should I get on?

You have two choices:

  • Trail A&W: picked up 5:15 AM, dropped off 5:15 PM.
  • Castlegar A&W (a shorter ride): picked up 7:00 AM, dropped off 3:45 PM. You'll need your own ride between Trail and Castlegar.
Can I be picked up at Kelowna airport?

No, the bus doesn't go to the airport. Please take a taxi or transit to our Kelowna stop: Orchard Park Mall (until Wed Nov 11) or the Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey Ave (starting Thu Nov 12)the Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey Ave.

How much luggage can I bring?

See our Before You Travel page for luggage sizes and limits.

Rules on the bus

Can I bring my pet?

No animals, except registered, certified service dogs with their paperwork.

Can I bring my wheelchair?

Sorry, our bus is not wheelchair accessible.

Can I smoke or vape?

Not within 15 metres of the bus. After two warnings, you'll be asked to leave the bus at the next stop.

What about alcohol and cannabis?

Passengers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs can't board.

How do you handle harassment?

Anyone who harasses another passenger or the driver may be asked to leave at the next suitable stop, with no refund.

Young travellers

Can teenagers travel alone?

Travellers 16 to 18 can ride on their own. Children under 16 must travel with an adult.

For young travellers, a legal guardian must email government photo ID and a selfie to marketing@fritztravels.com. The person picking them up must show the same ID.

Questions? Text 778-760-1891.

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