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How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Fort McMurrayby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Fort McMurray by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane YVR - YMM
    4h 15m
    $621–1,056

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary to Edmontonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edmonton South to Fort McMurray Downtownbus bus
    26h 11m
    $210–403

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jasper Townsite to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Fort McMurray - Hardin Stbus bus
    32h 10m
    $386–714

  4. Drive 1,575.7 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Fort McMurraycar car 1,575.7 km
    17h 52m
    $311–449

  5. Train, bus via Grassland - Highway 63

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Edmontontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Edmonton - 10014 104 St to Grassland - Esso Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grassland - Highway 63 to Fort McMurray - Hardin Stbus bus
    42h 7m

Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Fort McMurray by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration26h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Fort McMurray, AB, Canada?

WestJet and Air Canada fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver International Airport to Fort McMurray Downtown via Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se, Calgary, and Edmonton South in around 26h 11m.

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