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How to get fromAlberta to Watson Lakeby plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alberta to Watson Lake by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Calgary International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YYC - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    10h 58m
    $468–880

  2. Fly Calgary International Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YYC - YYE
    2. Drive from Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Watson Lakecar car
    12h 27m
    $356–1,898

  3. Drive 1,804.6 km

    1. Drive from Calgary to Watson Lakecar car 1,804.6 km
    21h 8m
    $358–518

  4. Fly Grande Prairie Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YQU - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    14h 19m
    $437–1,711

  5. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YEG - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    11h 34m
    $480–890

  6. Fly Fort Mcmurray Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YMM - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    15h 1m
    $442–1,784

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Alberta to Watson Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,137.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Alberta, Canada and Watson Lake, YT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Alberta to Watson Lake. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), walk to Whitehorse International Airport, take the bus to Quartz Road & 2nd Avenue, walk to Whitehorse - Yukon Inn, then take the shuttle to Watson Lake - Tags. Alternatively, you can drive from Calgary to Watson Lake in around 21h 8m.

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