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

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There are 4 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
    22h 24m

  2. 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
    40h 21m

  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
    28h 24m

  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
    25h 32m

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

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Duration27h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Seattle to Spitsbergen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,834.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 24m

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 shuttle to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb, walk to Paine Field County Airport (PAE) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen.

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