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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Nunavutby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Nunavut by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Kugluktuk Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Kugluktuk Airport (YCO)plane plane YXT - YCO
    25h 18m
    $264–1,041

  2. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Cambridge Bay Airport

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Cambridge Bay Airport (YCB)plane plane YXT - YCB
    23h 31m
    $290–1,099

  3. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Rankin Inlet Airport

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)plane plane YXT - YRT
    23h 3m
    $904–3,791

  4. Train to Smithers Airport, fly to Kugluktuk Airport

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Kugluktuk Airport (YCO)plane plane YYD - YCO
    24h 1m
    $290–1,160

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration23h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,803.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 18m

What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Nunavut, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Nunavut. 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, then fly to Kugluktuk Airport (YCO). Alternatively, 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 Cambridge Bay Airport (YCB), then take the taxi to Cambridge Bay.

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