How to Travel from
Vancouver Airport to Athabasca
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Vancouver Airport, Canada → Athabasca, Canada
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vancouver Airport to Athabasca
Composite routes from Vancouver Airport to Athabasca
Cheapest
14 h 24 min
Car
1292 km.
from $71
Other
6 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $244.51
20 h 25 min
912 km.
from $353.30
29 h 29 min
Train
912 km.
from $275.32
8 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $344.89
Route Navigator Vancouver Airport - Athabasca
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2 km 304 м
2 km 304 м
Keep right and take 99, 91 toward Vancouver, New Westminister, Delta, Surrey
Vancouver, New Westminister, Delta, Surrey, 99, 91, 2 km 136 м
2 km 136 м
Keep right and take 99 South toward New Westminster, Delta, Surrey
New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, 99 South, 2 km 107 м
2 km 107 м
Keep right and take 91 South toward New Westminster, North Delta, Surrey
New Westminster, North Delta, Surrey, 91 South, 15 km 930 м
15 km 930 м
Keep right and take 17 toward Nordel Way East
Nordel Way East, 17, 130 м
130 м
Keep left and drive toward Nordel Way East
Nordel Way East, 5 km 69 м
5 km 69 м
Keep right onto Nordel Way
Nordel Way, 14 km 192 м
14 km 192 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 88 Avenue
88 Avenue, 77 м
77 м
Turn slight right onto 88 Avenue
88 Avenue, 2 km 460 м
2 km 460 м
Turn slight right toward 1 East
1 East, 118 km 615 м
118 km 615 м
Keep left onto Coquihalla Highway and take 5 North toward Merritt, Kelowna, Kamloops
Coquihalla Highway, Merritt, Kelowna, Kamloops, 5 North, 197 km 798 м
197 km 798 м
Keep right onto Yellowhead Highway and take 5 North toward Sun Peaks, Jasper
Yellowhead Highway, Sun Peaks, Jasper, 5 North, 25 km 789 м
25 km 789 м
Continue onto Highway 5
Highway 5, 99 km 826 м
99 km 826 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Highway 5
Highway 5, 215 km 963 м
215 km 963 м
Turn slight right onto Yellowhead Highway
Yellowhead Highway, 80 km 960 м
80 km 960 м
Continue onto Yellowhead Highway
Yellowhead Highway, 231 km 428 м
231 km 428 м
Turn left onto 50th Street
50th Street, 21 km 972 м
21 km 972 м
Turn left onto Highway 751
Highway 751, 21 km 580 м
21 km 580 м
Turn right onto Highway 647
Highway 647, 26 km 898 м
26 km 898 м
Turn left onto Highway 22
Highway 22, 7 km 477 м
7 km 477 м
Turn left onto 52 Avenue
52 Avenue, 242 м
242 м
Turn right onto Denny Hay Drive
Denny Hay Drive, 5 km 438 м
5 km 438 м
Turn right onto Township Road 582
Township Road 582, 16 km 65 м
16 km 65 м
Continue onto Range Road 70
Range Road 70, 25 km 30 м
25 km 30 м
Turn right onto Highway 18
Highway 18, 15 km 649 м
15 km 649 м
Turn left onto Range Road 40
Range Road 40, 3 km 233 м
3 km 233 м
Turn right onto Grizzly Trail
Grizzly Trail, 52 km 62 м
52 km 62 м
Continue onto Highway 2
Highway 2, 73 km 340 м
73 km 340 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Air Canada
Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Edmonton
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Fort
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$826.97
WestJet
Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Edmonton
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$343.51
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Fort
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$572.52
Flair Airlines
Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Edmonton
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.35–$229.01
Train operators
VIA Rail
Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Vancouver to Hinton
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.70–$139.95
Bus operators
EBus Canada
Phone:
1-877-769-3287
Email:
info@myebus.ca
Website:
myebus.ca/
Bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to 104
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$159.60
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Downtown to Grassland,
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$40.71
Rider Express
Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Email:
contact@riderexpress.ca
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Vancouver Airport to Kamloops,
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$95.42
Cold Shot
Phone:
+1 587-557-7719
Email:
support@coldshot.ca
Website:
coldshot.ca/
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Cold Shot Passenger Terminal to Athabasca,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.53–$61.07
Bus from Grassland, AB - Esso Gas Station, Highway 63 to Athabasca,
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.44–$54.71
Bus from Hinton, AB to Edmonton,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97
Bus from Fort McMurray, AB - 131 Hardin St to Athabasca,
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$69.97
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca?
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca is to train and bus which costs $152.17 - $239.13 and takes 29h 29m.
What is the fastest way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca?
The fastest way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca is to fly and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Athabasca?
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Airport and arriving at Athabasca, AB - 4902 50 Ave via Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Edmonton, AB - Downtown and Grassland, AB - Esso Gas Station, Highway 63. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
How far is it from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca?
The distance between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Athabasca is 1020 km. The road distance is 1287 km.
How do I travel from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca without a car?
The best way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca without a car is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $195.65 - $304.35 .
How long does it take to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca?
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca bus from?
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Vancouver Airport station.
Train, bus or fly from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca?
The best way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $195.65 - $304.35 . There are no good options to train or fly between Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca.
Where does the Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca bus arrive?
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Kamloops, BC station.
What is the time difference between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Athabasca?
Athabasca is 1h ahead of Vancouver Airport (YVR). It is currently 04:42 in Vancouver Airport (YVR) and 05:42 in Athabasca.
Can I drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca?
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca is 1287 km. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Athabasca.
Where can I stay near Athabasca?
There are two+ hotels available in Athabasca. Prices start at $80.95 per night.
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