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How to get fromSeattle to Svalbardby train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Svalbard by train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PDX - LYR
    28h 40m
    $557–2,016

  2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SEA - LYR
    22h 18m
    $424–1,414

  3. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PAE - LYR
    42h 20m
    $459–1,539

  4. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BLI - LYR
    34h 22m
    $522–1,770

  5. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane YVR - LYR
    26h 53m
    $493–1,610

  6. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BFI - LYR
    28h 58m
    $664–2,414

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,269.9 km
  • Duration: 28h 40m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Icelandair, and two other airlines fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 3 times a week.

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