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

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort St. John to Williams Lake by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Williams Lake Airport

    best
    1. Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane plane YXJ - YWL
    4h 27m
    $897–1,323

  2. Drive  675.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort St. John to Williams Lakecar car 675.7 km
    8h 44m
    $135–195

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus bus Fort St. John
    2. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver Stbus bus Ebus
    10h 35m

  4. Fly to Quesnel Airport, drive

    1. Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Quesnel Airport (YQZ)plane plane YXJ - YQZ
    2. Drive from Quesnel Airport (YQZ) to Williams Lakecar car
    6h 42m
    $246–1,178

  5. Bus via Prince George

    1. Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus Fort St. John to Prince George
    2. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver Stbus bus Ebus
    10h 35m

North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and two other airlines fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort St. John to Williams Lake - 750 Oliver St via Prince George and Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue in around 10h 35m.

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