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How to get fromVancouver to Yellowknifeby plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane PDX - YZF
    8h 46m
    $924–1,328

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane YVR - YZF
    11h 40m
    $394–1,227

  3. Drive 2,694.3 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Yellowknifecar car 2,694.3 km
    31h 27m
    $529–765

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane SEA - YZF
    10h 18m
    $979–1,144

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,979.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) 5 times a day.

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