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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 51m
    $487–949

  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 20m
    $352–2,310

  3. Drive  1,804.6 km

    1. Drive from Calgary to Watson Lakecar car 1,804.6 km
    21h 8m
    $363–525

  4. 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
    $490–890

  5. 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
    $682–1,506

  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
    12h 34m
    $765–1,421

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Alberta to Watson Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,137 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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 YYC, 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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