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

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Whistler by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane NSN - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    20h 10m
    $792–2,883

  2. 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 International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    21h 22m
    $853–3,024

  3. 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 Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    30h 17m
    $1,112–3,703

  4. 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    26h 41m
    $1,104–2,784

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$787Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,968.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Whistler. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal, then take the bus to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Woodbourne, walk to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal, then take the bus to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa.

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