There are 4 ways to get from Saskatoon to Athabasca by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Edmonton International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane YXE - YEG
- Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus
5h 55m$247–873Drive 618.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Saskatoon to Athabascacar 618.1 km
6h 40m$125–181Bus
- Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Edmonton Southbus Reg-Edm
- Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus 6018
10h 52m$132–223Fly to Fort Mcmurray Airport, drive
- Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YXE - YMM
- Drive from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Athabascacar
6h 47m$465–979
Saskatoon to Athabasca by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saskatoon to Athabasca is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Saskatoon to Athabasca is to fly and bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $240 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Saskatoon to Athabasca. However, there are services departing from Saskatoon Downtown and arriving at Athabasca - 50 Ave via Edmonton - Southgate LRT - 111 Street Southbound, Kingsway RAH Transit Centre and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Saskatoon and Athabasca is 660 km. The road distance is 618.1 km.
The best way to get from Saskatoon to Athabasca without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Saskatoon to Athabasca, including transfers.
Saskatoon to Athabasca bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Saskatoon Downtown station.
Saskatoon to Athabasca bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Edmonton South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saskatoon to Athabasca is 618 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Saskatoon to Athabasca.
There are two+ hotels available in Athabasca.
What companies run services between Saskatoon, SK, Canada and Athabasca, AB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Athabasca - 50 Ave via Edmonton - Southgate LRT - 111 Street Southbound, Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St, Bay Enterprise Square Station, Kingsway RAH Station, Kingsway RAH Transit Centre, 156 Street & 116 Avenue, and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–900
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–900
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Vancouver, Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $400–900
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary, Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–900
- Phone
- +1 587-557-7719
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
Bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
- Schedules at
- Cold Shot Bus Service Routes
- Adult
- $55–70
Bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
- Schedules at
- Cold Shot Bus Service Routes
- Adult
- $55–70
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