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

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

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane NSN - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    19h 42m
    $843–2,983

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    20h 54m
    $903–3,125

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Kamloops Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane plane NSN - YKA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kamloops Airport to Vancouver Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    28h 50m
    $1,163–3,903

  4. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    27h 34m
    $859–3,307

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration17h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$834Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,968.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 42m

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, then take the shuttle to Hilton Whistler Resort & 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, then take the shuttle to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.

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