Rome2Rio

How to get fromDenver to Nelsonby plane, bus, or shuttle

Find Transport to Nelson

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Nelson by plane, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Denver to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane DEN - NSN
    23h 38m
    $1,023–3,540

  2. Fly Denver to Picton, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Picton (PCN)plane plane DEN - PCN
    2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus bus
    26h 30m
    $817–2,831

  3. Fly Denver to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane DEN - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    25h 35m
    $1,270–4,403

  4. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane ASE - NSN
    31h 15m
    $1,056–3,776

  5. Fly Denver to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DEN - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    27h 28m
    $1,073–4,010

  6. Bus, bus to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Eagle County Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane EGE - NSN
    30h 25m
    $1,142–3,874

Denver (DEN) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration22h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,019Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Denver to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,288.8 km
  • Duration: 23h 38m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Nelson, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and five other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around New Zealand

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides