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How to get fromNelson to Seattleby plane, bus, train, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Seattle by plane, bus, train, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane NSN - SEA
    21h 23m
    $555–2,005

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BHE - SEA
    22h 35m
    $512–1,834

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane NSN - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    24h 28m

  4. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CHC - SEA
    25h 24m
    $560–2,174

  5. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry

    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 train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    25h 40m

  6. Fly Nelson Airport to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane NSN - PAE
    25h 3m
    $608–2,117

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration19h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$573Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,309.6 mi
  • Duration: 21h 23m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Seattle, WA, USA?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours.

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