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How to get fromNelson to Seattleby plane, bus, train, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Seattle by plane, bus, train, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane NSN - SEA
    21h 44m
    $555–2,105

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BHE - SEA
    23h 17m
    $562–2,034

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane NSN - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    23h 58m

  4. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CHC - SEA
    25h 46m
    $558–2,168

  5. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry

    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. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    25h 10m

  6. Fly Nelson Airport to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane NSN - PAE
    25h 3m
    $608–2,217

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration20h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$570Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,309.6 mi
  • Duration: 21h 44m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Seattle, WA, USA?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours.

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