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How to get fromFernie to Nelsonby car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Fernie to Nelson by car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Calgary International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Fernie to Calgary International Airport (YYC)car car
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YYC - NSN
    24h 57m
    $1,070–3,601

  2. Drive to Spokane International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fernie to Spokane-Airport-GEGcar car
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane GEG - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    33h 31m
    $996–3,637

  3. Drive to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Drive from Fernie to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)car car
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YXC - NSN
    24h 1m
    $1,127–4,038

  4. Drive to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Fernie to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)car car
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YXC - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    25h 33m
    $1,440–4,889

  5. Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Drive from Fernie to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car car
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane FCA - NSN
    26h 59m
    $1,245–4,264

  6. Bus to Trail Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fernie to Salmobus bus
    2. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YZZ - NSN
    27h 51m
    $1,565–4,934

  7. Drive to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from Fernie to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)car car
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YXC - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    28h 27m
    $1,229–4,439

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,024Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,753.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Fernie to Nelson. However, you can drive to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 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 drive to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown.

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