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How to get fromGrande Prairie to Athabascaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Grande Prairie to Athabasca by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Edmonton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie to Edmonton Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Boyle - MG's Convenience Storebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boyle - MG's Convenience Store to Athabascataxi taxi
    7h 27m

  2. Drive  435.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grande Prairie to Athabascacar car 435.5 km
    5h 4m
    $78–113

  3. Fly to Edmonton International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YQU - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Boyle - MG's Convenience Storebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boyle - MG's Convenience Store to Athabascataxi taxi
    5h 9m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie - Road in front of Podollan Inn - 10612-99 Ave to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Boyle - MG's Convenience Storebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boyle - MG's Convenience Store to Athabascataxi taxi
    7h 54m

  5. Bus, taxi via Grassland - Highway 63

    1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie - 113 St to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 Street NWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 Street NW to Grassland - Highway 63bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Grassland - Highway 63 to Athabascataxi taxi
    9h 23m
    $279–354

  6. Fly to Fort Mcmurray Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane YQU - YMM
    2. Drive from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Athabascacar car
    7h 24m
    $360–2,404

Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Grande Prairie to Athabasca.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 667.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Grande Prairie, AB, Canada and Athabasca, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Grande Prairie to Athabasca. However, you can take the bus to Edmonton South, take the bus to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St, take the bus to Boyle - MG's Convenience Store, then take the taxi to Athabasca. Alternatively, you can drive from Grande Prairie to Athabasca in around 5h 4m.

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