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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Nelsonby bus, plane, train or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Nelson by bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YXT - NSN
    27h 50m
    $1,143–4,356

  2. Train to Smithers Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YYD - NSN
    31h 8m
    $1,084–4,189

  3. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YXT - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    28h 53m
    $1,159–4,411

  4. Train to Smithers Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YYD - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    32h 46m
    $1,100–4,244

  5. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YXT - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    32h 47m
    $1,198–4,661

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Terrance Skeena Mall, walk to Lakelse at Skeena Mall, take the line 11 bus to Terminal at Bristol, walk to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) 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 take the train to Smithers, take the taxi to Smithers Airport (YYD) 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.

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