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How to get fromSeattle to SpitsbergenBy plane, unknown, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Spitsbergen by plane, unknown, or train

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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 22m

  2. 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 23m

  3. 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

  4. 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 51m

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration25h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$593Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train to Portland, walk to Rose Quarter TC station, take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen.

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