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How to get fromMerritt to Nelsonby car, plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Merritt to Nelson by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Kamloops Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

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    1. Drive from Merritt to Kamloops Airport (YKA)car
    2. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeYKA - NSN
    23h 42m
    $1,425–4,936

  2. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merrit, BC to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeYVR - NSN
    25h 45m
    $876–3,016

  3. Drive to Kamloops Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Merritt to Kamloops Airport (YKA)car
    2. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeYKA - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    25h 15m
    $1,530–5,591

  4. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Roadbus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeYLW - NSN
    26h 37m
    $1,305–3,738

Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,417Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merritt, BC, Canada and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Merritt to Nelson. However, you can drive to Kamloops Airport (YKA) 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 drive to Kamloops Airport (YKA) airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport (BHE), walk to Woodbourne, then take the bus to Nelson.

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