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

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There are 5 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Dawson City by bus, plane, car, train, or ferry

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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
    12h 28m
    $789–2,141

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

    cheapest
    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 25m
    $364–1,251

  3. Drive  1,909.1 km

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Dawson Citycar car 1,909.1 km
    24h 1m
    $381–550

  4. 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
    25h 26m
    $685–1,960

  5. Ferry, ferry to Sandspit Airport, fly to Dawson City Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegateferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Skidegate to Alliford Bayferry ferry
    3. Fly from Sandspit Airport (YZP) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane YZP - YDA
    31h 25m
    $694–2,203

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$697Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,397.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

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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