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How to get fromNelson to Dawson Cityby bus, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Dawson City by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane YLW - YDA
    14h 7m
    $791–1,609

  2. Bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane YXC - YDA
    12h 23m
    $434–1,841

  3. Drive 3,156.2 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Dawson Citycar car 3,156.2 km
    39h 23m
    $620–896

  4. Bus to Trail Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Trail, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane YZZ - YDA
    9h 46m
    $672–1,655

  5. Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane YCG - YDA
    10h 8m
    $530–1,355

  6. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane YYC - YDA
    16h 11m
    $711–1,643

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Dawson City Airport (YDA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,326.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 7m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Dawson City, YT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Dawson City. However, you can take the bus to Kelowna, BC, walk to Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna, take the shuttle to Kelowna International Airport, walk to Kelowna-Airport-YLW airport, fly to Dawson City Airport (YDA), then take the taxi to Dawson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Nelson to Dawson City in around 39h 23m.

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