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How to get fromSacramento to Yellowknifeby plane, car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Yellowknife by plane, car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane SMF - YZF
    10h 18m
    $269–1,125

  2. Drive  3,551.3 km

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Yellowknifecar car 3,551.3 km
    43h 30m
    $708–1,023

  3. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane SFO - YZF
    10h 36m
    $292–1,033

  4. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane RNO - YZF
    15h 37m
    $321–1,276

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,711.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) once daily.

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