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How to get fromNelson to Okanagan Desertby plane, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Nelson to Okanagan Desert by plane, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane NSN - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peachtree Square to Main & 89th Stbus bus
    25h 41m
    $679–2,342

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane BHE - YLW
    3. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Peachtree Square to Main & 89th Stbus bus
    28h
    $640–2,282

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Penticton Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane NSN - YYF
    2. Take the taxi from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Okanagan Deserttaxi taxi
    22h 1m
    $962–2,903

  4. Fly Nelson Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane NSN - YVR
    2. Take the bus from New Westminster to Osoyoosbus bus
    26h 20m
    $853–2,706

  5. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Penticton Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane BHE - YYF
    3. Take the taxi from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Okanagan Deserttaxi taxi
    23h 13m
    $873–2,743

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

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane BHE - YVR
    3. Take the bus from New Westminster to Osoyoosbus bus
    27h 32m
    $814–2,546

  7. Fly Nelson Airport to Kamloops Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane plane NSN - YKA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kamloops Airport to Sun Peaks Resort, BCshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sun Peaks, BC to Kelowna Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Peachtree Square to Main & 89th Stbus bus
    30h 50m
    $1,134–3,552

  8. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane CHC - YVR
    3. Take the bus from New Westminster to Osoyoosbus bus
    35h 38m
    $1,112–2,993

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration21h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$687Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nelson to Okanagan Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,237.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Okanagan Desert. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), walk to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, take the bus to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, walk to Queensway Exch, take the bus to Peachtree Square, take the bus to Main & 89th St, then take the taxi to Okanagan Desert. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF), then take the taxi to Okanagan Desert.

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