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How to get fromSeattle to Stewart Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Seattle to Stewart Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Invercargill, ferry

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane SEA - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    26h 58m
    $1,051–3,011

  2. Fly to Dunedin, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane SEA - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    29h 40m
    $1,696–5,191

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$805Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,512.1 km
  • Duration: 26h 58m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Stewart Island, Southland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Stewart Island. However, you can take the bus to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3, walk to Westwood Village - Bay 4, take the line 560 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3, walk to Westwood Village - Bay 4, take the line 560 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, take the bus to Invercargill, take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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