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How to get fromYellowknife to Prince Rupertby plane, bus, car, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Yellowknife to Prince Rupert by plane, bus, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YZF - YXT
    2. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus bus
    10h 49m
    $459–1,912

  2. Fly to Smithers Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YZF - YYD
    2. Take the train from Smithers to Prince Ruperttrain train
    18h 43m
    $384–1,632

  3. Drive  2,326.3 km

    1. Drive from Yellowknife to Prince Rupertcar car 2,326.3 km
    28h 37m
    $464–670

  4. Fly to Sandspit Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Sandspit Airport (YZP)plane plane YZF - YZP
    2. Take the ferry from Alliford Bay to Skidegateferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Skidegate to Prince Rupertferry ferry
    18h 19m
    $404–1,780

Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,373.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Yellowknife, NT, Canada and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Yellowknife to Prince Rupert. However, you can take the taxi to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT), walk to Terminal at Bristol, take the line 11 bus to Lakelse at Skeena Mall, walk to Terrance Skeena Mall, then take the bus to Prince Rupert. Alternatively, you can drive from Yellowknife to Prince Rupert in around 28h 37m.

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