There are 5 ways to get from Fort Nelson to Fort McMurray by car, bus, or plane
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Drive 1,272.8 km
best- Drive from Fort Nelson to Fort McMurraycar 1,272.8 km
14h 20m$254–367Bus to North Peace Regional Airport, fly to Fort Mcmurray Airport
- Take the bus from Fort Nelson to Fort St. Johnbus
- Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YXJ - YMM
12h 41m$362–2,169Fly Northern Rockies Regional Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport
- Fly from Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YYE - YMM
6h 55m$273–1,767Drive to Grande Prairie Airport, fly to Fort Mcmurray Airport
- Drive from Fort Nelson to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)car
- Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YQU - YMM
11h 1m$366–1,407Fly Northern Rockies Regional Airport to Edmonton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane YYE - YEG
- Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Avebus
10h 28m
North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Nelson to Fort McMurray is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Nelson to Fort McMurray is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $270 - $1,800.
The distance between Fort Nelson and Fort McMurray is 1273 km. The road distance is 1272.8 km.
It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive 1272.8 km from Fort Nelson to Fort McMurray.
Fort McMurray is 1h ahead of Fort Nelson. It is currently 6:13 AM in Fort Nelson and 7:13 AM in Fort McMurray.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Nelson to Fort McMurray is 1273 km. It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive from Fort Nelson to Fort McMurray.
There are 21+ hotels available in Fort McMurray.
What companies run services between Fort Nelson, BC, Canada and Fort McMurray, AB, Canada?
Central Mountain Air and WestJet fly from Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) once a week.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–2,000
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Vancouver, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $290–2,100
Flights from Northern Rockies Regional Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Prince George, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,700
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–2,300
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–2,200
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Edmonton International Airport, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–2,300
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary, Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–2,300
- Website
- flycma.com
Flights from Northern Rockies Regional Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Fort Nelson to Fort St. John
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
- Phone
- +1 800 232 1958
- [email protected]
- Website
- Red Arrow
Bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Red Arrow
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