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How to get fromVancouver to Fairbanksby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Fairbanks by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YVR - FAI
    10h 43m
    $446–1,109

  2. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BLI - FAI
    14h 9m
    $283–1,139

  3. Drive 2,040.9 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Fairbankscar car 2,040.9 mi
    41h 53m
    $468–675

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SEA - FAI
    12h 38m
    $349–661

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,426.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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