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How to get fromWellington to North Poleby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to North Pole by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Wellington to Fairbanks

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane WLG - FAI
    30h 57m
    $611–2,112

  2. Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane PPQ - FAI
    37h 9m
    $714–2,367

  3. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane PMR - FAI
    32h 40m
    $919–3,041

  4. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane WAG - FAI
    34h 50m
    $729–2,355

  5. Train to Auckland, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane AKL - FAI
    38h 27m
    $709–2,088

  6. Fly Wellington to Anchorage International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane WLG - ANC
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain train
    40h 10m
    $1,129–3,660

  7. Bus, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane NPL - FAI
    37h 53m
    $710–2,413

Wellington (WLG) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration30h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$628Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,641.3 mi
  • Duration: 30h 57m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and North Pole, AK, USA?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Wellington (WLG) to Fairbanks (FAI) twice daily.

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