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How to get fromRed Deer to Fort Nelsonby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Red Deer to Fort Nelson by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YYC - YYE
    6h 53m
    $263–1,794

  2. Drive 1,158.2 km

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    1. Drive from Red Deer to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,158.2 km
    12h 56m
    $229–330

  3. Bus to Edmonton International Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Red Deer - The Quality Inn to Leduc, ABbus bus
    2. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YEG - YYE
    6h 58m

  4. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane YYC - YXJ
    3. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    9h 54m
    $400–1,096

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Red Deer, AB, Canada and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Red Deer to Fort Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE), then take the taxi to Fort Nelson. Alternatively, you can drive from Red Deer to Fort Nelson in around 12h 56m.

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