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How to get fromSquamish to Fort Nelsonby bus, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly to North Peace Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane YVR - YXJ
    3. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    10h 1m
    $375–1,060

  2. Drive 1,437.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Squamish to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,437.9 km
    20h 18m
    $286–412

  3. Bus, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YVR - YYE
    6h 3m
    $658–1,208

  4. Bus, fly to Grande Prairie Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Squamish to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)plane plane YVR - YQU
    3. Drive from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Nelsoncar car
    13h 7m
    $405–1,100

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Squamish to Fort Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,268.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Squamish, BC, Canada and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Squamish to Fort Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver Downtown, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ), take the taxi to Fort St. John, then take the bus to Fort Nelson. Alternatively, you can drive from Squamish to Fort Nelson in around 20h 18m.

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