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How to get fromVancouver to Dawson Cityby train, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Dawson City by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Dawson City Airport

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    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane YVR - YDA
    13h 17m
    $639–1,105

  2. Drive 3,301.4 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Dawson Citycar car 3,301.4 km
    40h 21m
    $650–939

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Dawson City Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane PDX - YDA
    11h 8m
    $693–1,958

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Dawson City Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dawson City Airport (YDA)plane plane SEA - YDA
    12h 42m
    $746–1,973

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane PDX - YXY
    2. Drive from Whitehorse-Airport-YXY to Dawson Citycar car
    16h 9m
    $758–1,468

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dawson City Airport (YDA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$468Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,459.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 17m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Dawson City, YT, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air North, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dawson City Airport (YDA) once daily.

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