What is the cheapest way to get from Slave Lake to Yellowknife?

The cheapest way to get from Slave Lake to Yellowknife is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 13h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Slave Lake to Yellowknife?

The fastest way to get from Slave Lake to Yellowknife is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $450 - $1,200.

How far is it from Slave Lake to Yellowknife?

The distance between Slave Lake and Yellowknife is 1309 km. The road distance is 1197.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Slave Lake to Yellowknife?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Slave Lake to Yellowknife, including transfers.

Can I drive from Slave Lake to Yellowknife?

Yes, the driving distance between Slave Lake to Yellowknife is 1197 km. It takes approximately 13h 54m to drive from Slave Lake to Yellowknife.

Where can I stay near Yellowknife?

There are 31+ hotels available in Yellowknife.

Slave Lake to Yellowknife - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Slave Lake to Yellowknife by bus, plane, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Slave Lake - Highway 88 to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 Street NWbus
2. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane YEG - YZF
6h 52m
$458–1,144
Drive 1,197.3 km
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1. Drive from Slave Lake to Yellowknifecar 1,197.3 km
13h 54m
$239–345

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

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2h 28mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,309.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Slave Lake, AB, Canada and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Slave Lake to Yellowknife. However, you can take the bus to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 Street NW, take the taxi to Government Station, take the vehicle to Century Park Station, walk to Century Park Transit Centre, take the line 747 bus to Edmonton International Airport, walk to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) airport, fly to Yellowknife Airport (YZF), then take the taxi to Yellowknife. Alternatively, you can drive from Slave Lake to Yellowknife in around 13h 54m.

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