Loading, about as long as a coffee at the Lion’s Head.
Loading, about as long as a coffee at the Lion’s Head.
Get around Castlegar and the West Kootenay by bus. Service is run by BC Transit through the West Kootenay Transit System; the City sets the local route priorities.
Castlegar’s local transit is operated by BC Transit under the West Kootenay Transit System. Routes connect Castlegar’s neighbourhoods to downtown, Selkirk College, and surrounding communities including connections to Trail and Nelson.
Routes, schedules, and fares are managed by BC Transit. The schedule changes seasonally, so check the live version before planning a trip.
BC Transit sets fares for the West Kootenay system, including cash fares, single-ride tickets, and monthly passes. Discounted rates are available for students and seniors. Current fare information is published by BC Transit.
If you have a permanent or temporary disability that makes using the regular bus difficult, handyDART is BC Transit’s door-to-door alternative. It picks you up at your accessible door and drops you off at your destination’s accessible entrance.
Registration is free and is handled through BC Transit. Trips need to be booked in advance, same-day requests aren’t guaranteed, so plan ahead when you can.
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Selkirk College has its own transit reality
For travel to and from Castlegar:
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