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How to get fromPenticton to Nelsonby bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Penticton to Nelson by bus or plane

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

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    1. Take the bus from Atkinson & Phoenix to Westbank Exchbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YLW - NSN
    24h 35m
    $859–3,112

  2. Fly Penticton Regional Airport to Nelson Airport

    1. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YYF - NSN
    21h 38m
    $1,023–3,727

  3. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Atkinson & Phoenix to Westbank Exchbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YLW - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    25h 52m
    $1,022–3,763

  4. Fly Penticton Regional Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YYF - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    22h 56m
    $1,236–4,478

  5. Bus, bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Atkinson & Phoenix to Westbank Exchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna West - Eastbound Dobbin Rd In front of Scotia Bank to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YVR - NSN
    26h 35m

  6. Bus, bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Atkinson & Phoenix to Westbank Exchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna West - Eastbound Dobbin Rd In front of Scotia Bank to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YVR - BHE
    4. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    27h 58m

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration22h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$866Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,169 km
  • Duration: 24h 35m

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

Pacific Coastal Airlines, Air New Zealand, and WestJet fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Nelson Airport (NSN) twice daily.

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