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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
    $296–427

  2. Fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Dawson City Airport (YDA) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YDA - YYE
    21h 44m
    $1,462–4,174

  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
    24h 38m
    $969–2,676

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,468Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,481.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 31m

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

Air North, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Dawson City Airport (YDA) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) 3 times a week.

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