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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Yellowknifeby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Yellowknife by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YXT - YZF
    9h 29m
    $370–1,411

  2. Train to Smithers Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YYD - YZF
    12h 47m
    $336–1,330

  3. Drive 2,325.6 km

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Yellowknifecar car 2,325.6 km
    28h 37m
    $461–665

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,373.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Yellowknife. 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 Yellowknife Airport (YZF), then take the taxi to Yellowknife. Alternatively, you can drive from Prince Rupert to Yellowknife in around 28h 37m.

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