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How to get fromBanff to Watson Lakeby bus, plane, shuttle or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Banff to Watson Lake by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane YYC - YXY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Whitehorse - Yukon Inn to Watson Lake - Tagsshuttle bus
    11h 52m
    $421–841

  2. Bus, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YYC - YYE
    3. Drive from Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Watson Lakecar car
    13h 15m
    $254–1,009

  3. Drive 1,741.9 km

    1. Drive from Banff to Watson Lakecar car 1,741.9 km
    21h 56m
    $343–495

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Watson Lake, YT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Watson Lake. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), walk to Whitehorse International Airport, take the bus to Quartz Road & 2nd Avenue, walk to Whitehorse - Yukon Inn, then take the shuttle to Watson Lake - Tags. Alternatively, you can drive from Banff to Watson Lake in around 21h 56m.

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