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There are 5 ways to get from Fairbanks to Fort Nelson by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive  1,895.8 km

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    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,895.8 km
    23h 24m
    $320–462

  2. Fly Fairbanks to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane FAI - YYE
    26h 20m
    $527–2,234

  3. Fly Fairbanks to Grande Prairie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)plane plane FAI - YQU
    2. Drive from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Nelsoncar car
    20h 24m
    $439–1,656

  4. Fly Fairbanks to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane FAI - YXJ
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hallbus bus
    21h 29m
    $425–1,562

  5. Train to Anchorage International Airport, fly to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Anchoragetrain train
    2. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane ANC - YXJ
    3. Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hallbus bus
    30h 16m
    $680–2,486

Fairbanks (FAI) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration28h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,895.8 km
  • Duration: 23h 24m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?

Delta, WestJet, and four other airlines fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) once daily.

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