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How to get fromBritish Columbia to Watson Lakeby plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from British Columbia to Watson Lake by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YVR - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    10h 52m
    $405–649

  2. Fly from Nanaimo, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane ZNA - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    11h 42m
    $275–615

  3. Drive 1,945.2 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Watson Lakecar car 1,945.2 km
    25h 48m
    $384–555

  4. Fly from Victoria International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YYJ - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    11h 6m
    $495–735

  5. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YCD - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    13h 26m
    $325–885

  6. Fly from Kelowna International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YLW - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    12h 55m
    $450–823

  7. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, shuttle

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YWH - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    12h 58m
    $525–1,135

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,942.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Watson Lake, YT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from British Columbia to Watson Lake. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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 Vancouver to Watson Lake in around 25h 48m.

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