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How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Watson Lakeby plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Watson Lake by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YVR - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    9h 27m
    $400–637

  2. Drive 1,959 km

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    1. Drive from Vancouver-Airport-YVR to Watson Lakecar car 1,959 km
    26h 6m
    $384–555

  3. Fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YVR - YYE
    2. Drive from Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Watson Lakecar car
    10h 11m
    $736–1,165

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Watson Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,927.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Watson Lake, YT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Watson Lake. However, you can fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), walk to Whitehorse International Airport, take the bus to Quartz Road & 2nd Avenue, walk to Whitehorse - Yukon Inn, then take the shuttle to Watson Lake - Tags. Alternatively, you can drive from Vancouver-Airport-YVR to Watson Lake in around 26h 6m.

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