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

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There are 4 ways to get from Alberta to Watson Lake by plane, shuttle, or car

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

    best
    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
    $450–890

  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 10m
    $223–1,136

  3. Drive  1,804.6 km

    1. Drive from Calgary to Watson Lakecar car 1,804.6 km
    21h 8m
    $364–525

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

    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
    $503–949

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Alberta to Watson Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,007.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

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 vehicle to Century Park Station, walk to Century Park Transit Centre, take the line 747 bus to Edmonton International Airport, walk to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 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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