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How to get fromVancouver to Watson Lakeby plane, shuttle, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    best
    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
    10h 52m
    $395–649

  2. Drive 1,945.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vancouver to Watson Lakecar car 1,945.2 km
    25h 48m
    $382–552

  3. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb, shuttle

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane CXH - YXY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    11h 32m
    $488–987

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,942.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Watson Lake, YT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Watson Lake. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, 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 to Watson Lake in around 25h 48m.

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