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How to get fromSeattle to Spitsbergenby plane, unknown, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Spitsbergen by plane, unknown, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SEA - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    21h 9m

  2. Fly from King County International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BFI - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    26h 46m

  3. Train to Portland International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PDX - LYR
    3. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    25h 54m

  4. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BLI - LYR
    3. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    24h 17m

  5. Fly from Paine Field County Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PAE - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    25h 16m

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

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Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$597Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,834.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 9m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Spitsbergen, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Spitsbergen. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen. Alternatively, you can take the line 36 bus to Beacon Ave S & 27th Ave S, walk to King County International Airport (BFI) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen.

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