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How to get fromYellowknife to Athabascaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yellowknife to Athabasca by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Edmonton International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YZF - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    6h 11m
    $447–990

  2. Drive  1,328.4 km

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    1. Drive from Yellowknife to Athabascacar car 1,328.4 km
    15h 22m
    $268–386

  3. Fly to Fort Mcmurray Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane YZF - YMM
    2. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - Hardin St to Athabasca - 50 Avebus bus
    10h 18m
    $367–1,470

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,205.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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 Intl Airport, take the bus to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW, then take the bus to Athabasca - 50 Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Yellowknife to Athabasca in around 15h 22m.

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