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How to get fromSeattle to Longyearbyenby plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Longyearbyen by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SEA - LYR
    21h 30m
    $397–1,217

  2. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BLI - LYR
    29h 25m
    $451–1,347

  3. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BFI - LYR
    27h 28m
    $614–2,214

  4. Train to Wenatchee, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane EAT - LYR
    36h 11m
    $469–1,691

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines and Icelandair fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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