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How to get fromFairbanks to Whistlerby plane, shuttle, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairbanks to Whistler by plane, shuttle, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane FAI - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    11h
    $644–1,486

  2. Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane FAI - BLI
    2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    13h 39m
    $234–785

  3. Drive 3,162.4 km

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Whistlercar car 3,162.4 km
    40h 13m
    $624–902

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FAI - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus
    15h 17m
    $517–1,003

Fairbanks (FAI) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,411.5 km
  • Duration: 11h

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

There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Whistler. However, you can take the bus to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Company, walk to Fairbanks-Airport-FAI airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport, then take the shuttle to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Alternatively, you can drive from Fairbanks to Whistler in around 40h 13m.

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