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How to get fromAthabasca to Yellowknifeby taxi, bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Athabasca to Yellowknife by taxi, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus to Edmonton International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Athabasca to Boyle - MG's Convenience Storetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Boyle - MG's Convenience Store to Edmonton - Southgate LRT - 111 Street Southboundbus bus
    3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YEG - YZF
    6h 15m

  2. Drive  1,328.3 km

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    1. Drive from Athabasca to Yellowknifecar car 1,328.3 km
    15h 22m
    $267–385

  3. Drive to Fort Mcmurray Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Athabasca to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YMM - YZF
    8h 24m
    $407–1,808

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,255.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Athabasca, AB, Canada and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Athabasca to Yellowknife. However, you can take the taxi to Boyle - MG's Convenience Store, take the bus to Edmonton - Southgate LRT - 111 Street Southbound, walk to Southgate Station, 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 Yellowknife Airport (YZF), then take the taxi to Yellowknife. Alternatively, you can drive from Athabasca to Yellowknife in around 15h 22m.

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