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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

    best
    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 21m
    $437–1,140

  2. Drive  1,328.4 km

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    1. Drive from Yellowknife to Athabascacar car 1,328.4 km
    15h 22m
    $269–388

  3. Fly to Fort Mcmurray Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane YZF - YMM
    2. Drive from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Athabascacar car
    9h 3m
    $397–1,810

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,205.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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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