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How to get fromFort St. John to Athabascaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort St. John to Athabasca by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly North Peace Regional Airport to Edmonton International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YXJ - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    8h 15m
    $772–1,158

  2. Drive 591.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort St. John to Athabascacar car 591.1 km
    6h 50m
    $118–170

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jasper Townsite to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    23h 42m
    $282–609

  4. Drive to Grande Prairie Airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Fort St. John to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)car car
    2. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YQU - YEG
    3. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    8h 2m
    $470–1,028

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

    1. Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane YXJ - YMM
    2. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - Hardin St to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    10h 17m
    $432–1,550

  6. Fly North Peace Regional Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YXJ - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary YYC Airport to Red Deerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Red Deer - 67 St to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    9h 55m
    $462–1,203

  7. Bus, train via Aldergrove

    1. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to West Edmonton Mall, ABbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    25h 6m

Fort St. John to Athabasca by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration23h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Fort St. John, BC, Canada and Athabasca, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Fort St. John to Athabasca. However, you can take the taxi to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), walk to Edmonton Intl Airport, take the bus to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW, then take the bus to Athabasca - 50 Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort St. John to Athabasca - 50 Ave via Prince George, Prince George, BC, McBride, BC - Train Station, McBride, Jasper, Jasper Townsite, and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW in around 23h 42m.

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