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How to get fromWhistler to Nelsonby bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Whistler to Nelson by bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Nelson Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YVR - NSN
    21h 27m
    $906–3,204

  2. Bus, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YVR - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    22h 50m
    $1,069–3,655

  3. Bus, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YVR - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    26h 39m
    $1,358–3,405

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration19h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$889Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,966.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Whistler to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver International Airport, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vancouver International Airport, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport (BHE), walk to Woodbourne, then take the bus to Nelson.

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