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How to get fromNelson to Vernonby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Vernon by plane, bus, 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 Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    21h 37m
    $658–2,483

  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 Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    23h 56m
    $619–2,324

  3. 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 Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    25h 17m

  4. 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 Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    26h 46m
    $1,113–3,593

  5. 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 Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    26h 29m

  6. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Kamloops Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane plane BHE - YKA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kamloops Airport to Sun Peaks Resort, BCshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Sun Peaks, BC to Kelowna Airportshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    28h 43m
    $1,024–3,434

  7. Fly Nelson Airport to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane NSN - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Westbank Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    24h 12m

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration21h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$687Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,128.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Vernon. 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, then take the bus to Vernon - Esso Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Woodbourne, walk to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), walk to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, then take the bus to Vernon - Esso Station.

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