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How to get fromFort McMurray to Fort Nelsonby car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Drive  1,271.6 km

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    1. Drive from Fort McMurray to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,271.6 km
    14h 18m
    $254–366

  2. Fly Fort Mcmurray Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YMM - YYE
    8h 35m
    $346–2,267

  3. Fly Fort Mcmurray Airport to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane YMM - YXJ
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    10h 41m
    $523–2,069

  4. Fly Fort Mcmurray Airport to Grande Prairie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)plane plane YMM - YQU
    2. Drive from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Nelsoncar car
    11h 4m
    $413–1,709

  5. Bus to Edmonton International Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton Southbus bus
    2. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YEG - YYE
    11h 27m
    $742–1,465

Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,271.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 18m

What companies run services between Fort McMurray, AB, Canada and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?

WestJet and Central Mountain Air fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) 6 times a week.

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