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There are 8 ways to get from Nelson to Nelson by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Nelson Visitor Centre to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YLW - NSN
    28h 46m
    $1,034–3,255

  2. Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YCG - NSN
    29h 30m
    $1,109–3,710

  3. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YVR - NSN
    30h 52m
    $1,109–3,336

  4. Bus to Trail Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YZZ - NSN
    25h 50m
    $1,349–4,665

  5. Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YCG - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    31h 2m
    $1,322–4,561

  6. Bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YXC - NSN
    28h 20m
    $1,294–4,249

  7. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YVR - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    32h 15m
    $1,272–3,987

  8. Bus to Trail Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YZZ - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    27h 23m
    $1,662–5,616

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration21h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$907Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,448.1 km
  • Duration: 28h 46m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna, take the line 10 bus to Bernard Ave at Bertram St, walk to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, take the bus to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, walk to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Selkirk College Bay B, take the line 33 bus to Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A, walk to Castlegar Airport (YCG) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown.

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