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How to get fromSeattle to Athabascaby plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Athabasca by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane SEA - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    8h 57m
    $164–534

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jasper Townsite to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    32h 30m
    $389–757

  3. Drive  1,376.3 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Athabascacar car 1,376.3 km
    15h 51m
    $279–402

  4. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane SEA - YMM
    2. Drive from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Athabascacar car
    10h 37m
    $204–844

  5. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YVR - YEG
    3. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    11h 40m
    $225–651

  6. Train, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Abbotsford - Airport Curbside in the shuttle area in front of main terminal entrancebus bus
    3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YXX - YEG
    4. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    11h 58m
    $247–642

  7. Ferry to Victoria International Airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YYJ - YEG
    3. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    12h 17m
    $354–880

Seattle to Athabasca by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,099.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Athabasca, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Athabasca. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), walk to Edmonton Intl Airport, take the bus to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW, then take the bus to Athabasca - 50 Ave. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Athabasca - 50 Ave via Vancouver, Jasper, Jasper Townsite, and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW in around 32h 30m.

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