Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Alberta (YLT)

Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Alberta (YLT)

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Transportation from Vancouver Airport to Alberta

Facts about the transport from Vancouver Airport to Alberta

Cheapest Transport$60
Fastest Transport1h 19m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:15 PM
Departures per day43
Distance1053 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Canada, Flair Airlines, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Swoop, Via Rail Canada, WestJet

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How to get from Vancouver Airport to Alberta

Travelling between Vancouver Airport and Alberta is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 638.04 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 58.73.

How long does it take to get from Vancouver Airport to Alberta?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Vancouver Airport and Alberta depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vancouver Airport and Alberta. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 19m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 50m to reach Alberta.

How much does it cost to get from Vancouver Airport to Alberta?

Travelling between Vancouver Airport and Alberta can be as cheap as USD 58.73 if you opt for a Flair Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 638.04 if you buy a Air Canada flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Vancouver Airport and Alberta ?

  • 41 from Vancouver to Alberta starting from 06:00 Vancouver Airport until 22:15 Victoria Airport Canada
  • 2 from Vancouver to Alberta starting from 15:00 Edmonton until 15:00 Edmonton

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vancouver Airport to Alberta.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Vancouver to Alberta, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 59.04.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Vancouver and Alberta

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Swoop, WestJet

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Vancouver Airport to Alberta?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly