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

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

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  1. Bus, bus to Edmonton International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Athabasca - 50 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Edmonton Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YEG - YZF
    6h 41m
    $486–988

  2. Drive 1,328.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athabasca to Yellowknifecar car 1,328.3 km
    15h 22m
    $261–376

  3. Bus to Fort Mcmurray Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Athabasca - 50 Ave to Fort McMurray - Hardin Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YMM - YZF
    9h 38m
    $469–1,862

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,208.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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 bus to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW, take the bus to Edmonton Intl 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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