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

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There are 3 ways to get from Calgary to Watson Lake by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, shuttle

    best
    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
    $500–967

  2. Drive  1,804.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calgary to Watson Lakecar car 1,804.6 km
    21h 8m
    $360–520

  3. Fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport, drive

    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
    $379–2,265

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Calgary to Watson Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,137 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Watson Lake, YT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Watson Lake. However, you can take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 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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