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How to get fromAnchorage to Fort Nelsonby car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Anchorage to Fort Nelson by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive  2,082.3 km

    best
    1. Drive from Anchorage to Fort Nelsoncar car 2,082.3 km
    25h 58m
    $415–600

  2. Fly Anchorage International Airport to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane ANC - YXJ
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    18h 5m
    $383–1,533

  3. Fly Anchorage International Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane ANC - YYE
    20h 29m
    $526–2,231

  4. Drive to Kenai, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Drive from Anchorage to Kenai (ENA)car car
    2. Fly from Kenai (ENA) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane ENA - YYE
    23h 38m
    $533–2,086

  5. Fly Anchorage International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)plane plane ANC - YQU
    2. Drive from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Nelsoncar car
    17h 41m
    $453–1,673

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$514Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,082.3 km
  • Duration: 25h 58m

What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, and three other airlines fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) once daily.

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