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Yellowknife to Behchokǫ̀ shuttle
A weekday shuttle from Yellowknife to Chief Jimmy Bruneau School in Edzo, Behchokǫ̀, and back. $20 one way, $40 return.
- One way
- $20
- Return
- $40
- The drive
- 104 km, about 1 h 15
- Runs
- Weekdays, on school days
Is there a shuttle from Yellowknife to Behchokǫ̀?
Fullstride Yellowknife Charter and Shuttle runs a weekday shuttle from Yellowknife to Chief Jimmy Bruneau School in Edzo, Behchokǫ̀, and back the same day. A seat costs $20 one way or $40 return, from any pickup in Yellowknife. The trip is 104 km on Highway 3 and takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Online booking opens soon.
Behchokǫ̀ is the largest Tłı̨chǫ community, north-west of Yellowknife on the North Arm of Great Slave Lake. You will also see it spelled Behchoko, and many people still call it Rae-Edzo, after its two parts: Rae on the lake and Edzo beside the highway. The school is in Edzo.
No other scheduled service runs this route today. Yellowknife city transit does not go to Behchokǫ̀.
How much is the Yellowknife to Behchokǫ̀ shuttle?
Same price from every Yellowknife pickup. Home pickup is free.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| One wayYellowknife to the school, or the school to Yellowknife | $20 |
| ReturnOut in the morning, home after school | $40 |
| Monthly passCharged per return trip. School holidays are taken off. | $40per return trip |
The monthly pass
If you ride most school days, the pass saves you booking each one. You are charged $40 for each return trip in the month. When the school closes for a holiday, those days come off, so you never pay for a day with no school.
When does the shuttle run, and where do you get on?
The shuttle runs on school days: out in the morning, back after school. Exact times are being confirmed with the school and will be posted here.
Where you get on
Pickup is in Yellowknife. You can ask for pickup at your home, anywhere in the city, and it costs nothing extra. Give your address when you book and Nick will confirm your pickup time.
On board
The van carries 14 passengers. Seating is open, so sit where you like.
The road
104 km, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
Open the route in Google Maps. Before a winter trip, check GNWT highway conditions.
Booking opens soon
Leave your name and how to reach you. You will hear the day booking opens, and nothing else.
Questions about this route
How far is Behchokǫ̀ from Yellowknife?
Behchokǫ̀ is 104 km from Yellowknife on Highway 3. The drive takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
How much is the shuttle from Yellowknife to Behchokǫ̀?
$20 one way and $40 return. The price is the same from every Yellowknife pickup, and home pickup in Yellowknife costs nothing extra.
What time does the shuttle leave?
It runs on school days, out in the morning and back after school. The exact times are being confirmed with the school and will be posted here.
Do you pick up from my home?
Yes, if you want it. Home pickup anywhere in Yellowknife is optional and costs nothing extra. Give your address when you book.
How does the monthly pass work?
The pass covers your return trips for the month at $40 each. It adjusts for school holidays, so you never pay for a day the school is closed.
Is the shuttle only for teachers?
No. The first riders are teachers at the school, and anyone can book a single trip.
Can I choose my seat?
Seating is open. The van carries 14 passengers.
Is the highway to Behchokǫ̀ paved?
Yes. Highway 3 is paved the whole way between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀.