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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Dawson Cityby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Dawson City by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Dawson City Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane YXT - YDA
    11h 43m
    $789–2,141

  2. Drive 1,909 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Dawson Citycar car 1,909 km
    24h 1m
    $379–547

  3. Train to Smithers Airport, fly to Dawson City Airport

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane YYD - YDA
    15h 21m
    $635–1,760

  4. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YXT - YXY
    3. Drive from Whitehorse-Airport-YXY to Dawson Citycar car
    16h 10m
    $404–1,351

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Dawson City Airport (YDA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$722Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,397.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Dawson City. However, you can take the bus to Terrance Skeena Mall, walk to Lakelse at Skeena Mall, take the line 11 bus to Terminal at Bristol, walk to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) airport, fly to Dawson City Airport (YDA), then take the taxi to Dawson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Prince Rupert to Dawson City in around 24h 1m.

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