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There are 2 ways to get from Yellowknife to Athabasca by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YZF - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Boyle - MG's Convenience Storebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boyle - MG's Convenience Store to Athabascataxi taxi
    5h 34m

  2. Drive  1,328.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yellowknife to Athabascacar car 1,328.4 km
    15h 22m
    $241–348

Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,252.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Yellowknife, NT, Canada and Athabasca, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Yellowknife to Athabasca. However, you can take the taxi to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), walk to Edmonton International Airport, take the line 747 bus to Century Park Transit Centre, walk to Century Park Station, take the vehicle to Bay Enterprise Square Station, walk to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St, take the bus to Boyle - MG's Convenience Store, then take the taxi to Athabasca. Alternatively, you can drive from Yellowknife to Athabasca in around 15h 22m.

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