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

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort St. John to Slave Lake by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    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 Slave Lake - Highway 88bus bus
    9h 30m
    $787–1,178

  2. Drive 460.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort St. John to Slave Lakecar car 460.7 km
    5h 23m
    $92–132

  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 Slave Lake - Highway 88bus bus
    24h 57m
    $297–629

  4. 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, AB to Slave Lake, ABbus bus
    25h 41m

North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 855 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort St. John to Slave Lake. 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 Slave Lake - Highway 88. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort St. John to Slave Lake - Highway 88 via Prince George, Prince George, BC, McBride, BC - Train Station, McBride, Jasper, Jasper Townsite, and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW in around 24h 57m.

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