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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Fort McMurray by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane YVR - YMM
    5h 40m
    $583–1,147

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Vancouver 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
    24h 57m
    $208–400

  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
    30h 40m
    $387–699

  4. Drive 1,571.5 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Fort McMurraycar car 1,571.5 km
    17h 41m
    $308–445

  5. Shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane YXX - YMM
    6h 10m
    $235–975

  6. 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
    40h 36m

Vancouver to Fort McMurray by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration24h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,181.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, 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 to Fort McMurray Downtown via Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se, Calgary, and Edmonton South in around 24h 57m.

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