You’ve decided that it’s time to take a trip to Rossland/Red Mountain and join us for all the reasons that you’ve heard about! But, where the heck is Rossland and how do you get here? If you are coming from afar, you’ll find out where you can fly into an airport near here but once you get there, what are your options for the last leg of your journey? Bear with us while we share the latest ways of transportation to Rossland/Red Mountain. Please note that Rossland and Red Mountain are only a five minute drive apart. This information was last updated November 2024.
Fly into Spokane – GEG
It is approximately a 2.5 hour drive to Rossland/Red Resort and you’ll be crossing the USA/Canada border. You’ll find that U.S. 395 highway is all lower elevation, an all weather road so that winter driving is excellent. From the Canadian border to Rossland/Red Mountain, the highway climbs in elevation but is well kept for winter traffic, just make sure that your vehicle has good winter tires. Make sure that you have your passport and any other documentation that you might need updated and ready to produce. Crossing the border into Canada is usually an uneventful procedure, for more information see here. There are a number of transfer options available to get you to Rossland/Red Mountain.
Rent a Vehicle
You can rent a vehicle to suit the size of your party at Spokane Airport. You’ll find that all the major car rental agencies have service desks in the Ground Transportation Center, next to the A/B Concourse Baggage Claim Area at the north end of the terminal building. Please be advised to book your vehicle on line, well in advance of your arrival with your rental agency of choice.
Kootenay Charters
On Line Booking and Information, see: https://www.kootenaycharters.com/spokanewintershuttle
This is a scheduled service, 6 days a week (no Tuesdays), starting mid-December through mid-March
Cost: $175 USD per person, one-way – 10% discount for round-trip booking
Kootenay Gateway
On Line Booking and Information, see:Â https://www.kootenaygateway.com/airport-transfers
Custom Airport Shuttles on demand to/from Trail, Castlegar, Spokane, Kelowna, Cranbrook
Got a group? Can’t meet the daily shuttle? Arriving early? or wanting to catch last chair? Our custom shuttles run on your schedule and will get you door to door in comfort, safety and no hassle. For our Kelowna, Spokane and Cranbrook customers our drivers can work to your schedule. Additional fees apply.
Fly into Kelowna – YLW
It’s a 4 hour drive to Rossland/Red Resort with three mountain passes to traverse. Driving in winter conditions, you will usually find good driving conditions however this can change during periods of heavy snow. With inclement weather, timing is everything. If driving yourself, make sure that your vehicle is equipped with good snow tires. Here are some travel options from Kelowna to Rossland/Red Mountain.
Rent a Vehicle
You can rent a vehicle to suit the size of your party at Kelowna Airport. You’ll find that many of the major car rental agencies have service desks near the Baggage Claim Area in the terminal building. Please be advised to book your vehicle on line, well in advance of your arrival, with your rental agency of choice.
Kootenay Transit Co.
On Line Booking and Information: https://kootenaytransit.ca/
Scheduled Service Days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Cost: $150 CAD per person, one-way.
Kootenay Gateway
On Line Booking and Information, see:Â https://www.kootenaygateway.com/airport-transfers
Custom Airport Shuttles on demand to/from Trail, Castlegar, Spokane, Kelowna, Cranbrook
Got a group? Can’t meet the daily shuttle? Arriving early? or wanting to catch last chair? Our custom shuttles run on your schedule and will get you door to door in comfort, safety and no hassle. For our Kelowna, Spokane and Cranbrook customers our drivers can work to your schedule. Additional fees apply.
Local Airports
Castlegar and Trail are the local airports serving the South Columbia valley. There is scheduled service to each, please check with the airlines for schedules. For both airports there are local transit resources available.
Fly into Castlegar – YCG
Air Canada, through it’s affiliated airline Jazz, offers daily flights to and from Vancouver, for more information see:Â https://www.wkrairport.ca/Â or booking see: https://www.aircanada.com/home/ca/en/aco/flights
Fly into Trail – YZZ
Trail Airport has scheduled flights provided by Pacific Coastal Airlines, for information and booking see https://www.pacificcoastal.com/
Local Transit
Rent a Vehicle
You can rent a vehicle at either Castlegar or Trail Airports, see Practicar car & truck rentals at https://www.practicar.ca. Call 250-364-0211 in advance for reservations.
Taxi Service
Trail Taxi – https://www.trailtaxi.ca/reservations/
Castlegar Taxi – https://www.castlegartaxi.ca/
Bus Service
BC Transit – https://www.bctransit.com/west-kootenay/
Service Area – all Communities in the West Kootenay Area
Service Days – Every Day except for statutory holidays (exception to Red Mountain – New Years Eve and Day, Family Day, Good Friday)
BC Transit – West Kootenay Routes
