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How to get fromDawson City to Fort Nelsonby car, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dawson City to Fort Nelson by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive 1,481.5 km

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    1. Drive from Dawson City to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,481.5 km
    18h 31m
    $294–424

  2. Fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Dawson City Airport (YDA) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YDA - YYE
    23h 29m
    $1,162–3,274

  3. Fly to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dawson City Airport (YDA) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane YDA - YXJ
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    15h 56m
    $969–2,576

Dawson City Airport (YDA) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration32h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,173Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dawson City to Fort Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,481.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 31m

What companies run services between Dawson City, YT, Canada and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?

Air North, Central Mountain Air, and Air Canada fly from Dawson City Airport (YDA) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) twice a week.

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