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

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

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Nelson Airport

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YVR - NSN
    21h 12m
    $953–3,201

  2. Shuttle, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle 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
    $967–3,352

  3. Shuttle, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle 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 23m
    $956–3,502

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$911Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,961.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 12m

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 shuttle 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 Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle 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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