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How to get fromNelson to Powell RiverBy plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Powell River by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Powell River Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Powell River Airport (YPW)plane plane NSN - YPW
    21h 34m
    $952–3,603

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Powell River Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Powell River Airport (YPW)plane plane BHE - YPW
    25h 16m
    $813–3,245

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Comox Valley Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane NSN - YQQ
    2. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    26h 2m

  4. Fly Nelson Airport to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Powell River - Powell Lake

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane NSN - YVR
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Lakeplane plane
    20h 18m
    $1,105–3,960

  5. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Powell River - Powell Lake

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane BHE - YVR
    3. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Lakeplane plane
    21h 30m
    $966–3,502

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Powell River Airport (YPW) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration21h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$948Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air New Zealand, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Powell River Airport (YPW) twice daily.

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