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How to get fromVancouver Island to Skagwayby plane, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Skagway by plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Victoria International Airport to Juneau International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane YYJ - JNU
    2. Take the carferry from Juneau, AK to Skagwaycarferry car ferry
    12h 59m
    $323–1,257

  2. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YCD - YXY
    2. Take the bus from Whitehorse, YT to Skagway, AKbus bus
    12h 34m
    $281–677

  3. Fly Victoria International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YYJ - YXY
    2. Take the bus from Whitehorse, YT to Skagway, AKbus bus
    9h 49m
    $401–560

  4. Fly Comox Valley Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YQQ - YXY
    2. Take the bus from Whitehorse, YT to Skagway, AKbus bus
    12h 9m
    $377–698

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 904.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Skagway. However, you can fly to Juneau International Airport (JNU), take the taxi to Juneau, AK, then take the car ferry to Skagway. Alternatively, you can fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), walk to Whitehorse International Airport, take the bus to Quartz Road & 2nd Avenue, take the bus to 2nd Avenue & Keish Street, then take the bus to Skagway, AK.

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