Yellowknife shuttle and charter service
A weekday shuttle down Highway 3 to Behchokǫ̀. $20 one way, $40 return. The same 14-seat van takes groups on charter.
- Route
- Yellowknife to Behchokǫ̀
- Fare
- $20 one way, $40 return
- The drive
- 104 km on Highway 3
- Runs
- Weekdays, on school days
km 0What runs
Three ways to ride.
Fullstride is a shuttle and charter service based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. On weekdays it carries riders to Chief Jimmy Bruneau School in Behchokǫ̀ and back.
Weekday shuttle
Yellowknife to Chief Jimmy Bruneau School, Edzo, Behchokǫ̀, and back on school days.
$20 one way · $40 returnWeekend shuttle
Behchokǫ̀ to Yellowknife and home again, with four stops in town.
$120 return · Starting soonCharters
Teams, weddings, events and work crews. A private van and a professional driver for your day.
Priced by the tripkm 104The run
104 km of Highway 3. Every school day, there and back.
Yellowknife to Behchokǫ̀, along the North Arm of Great Slave Lake.
A high-roof passenger van with a professional driver.
$40 return. Pickup at your door in Yellowknife costs nothing extra.
The only scheduled service between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀ today.
Hwy 3The route
How do you get from Yellowknife to Behchokǫ̀?
104 km each way, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
The shuttle leaves Yellowknife on school mornings and follows Highway 3 to Chief Jimmy Bruneau School. It brings riders home after school. Every Yellowknife pickup costs the same, and pickup at your door in Yellowknife is free if you want it.
No other scheduled service runs this route today. Yellowknife Transit stays inside the city, and there is no Uber in town.
62°NSǫǫ̀mbak'è
Proud to drive the North.
Yellowknife is home. The town we start from, the lake beside it, and the road we drive to Behchokǫ̀.
3 minBooking
How does booking work?
Choose your ride
A single trip on the weekday shuttle, or the monthly pass if you ride most school days.
Say where you get on
A Yellowknife pickup point, or your home address in Yellowknife at no extra cost.
Pay by card
Online booking opens soon. Until then, leave your name and you will hear the day it opens.
ReadThe Fullstride Journal
Notes from the road north.
NWT Road Conditions: Driving Highway 3 to Behchokǫ̀ in Winter
How to check NWT road conditions on DriveNWT, what Highway 3 between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀ is like in winter, what to pack, and how to ride instead.
Read the post →Dettah Ice Road: When It Opens and How to Get Across
When the Dettah ice road across Yellowknife Bay usually opens and closes, how to check if it is open, the year-round road, and getting to Dettah without a car.
Read the post →Behchokǫ̀ (Rae-Edzo): A Visitor's Guide from Yellowknife
Where Behchokǫ̀ is, why it was called Rae-Edzo, what the name means, what to see near the community and how to get there from Yellowknife without a car.
Read the post →?Ask away
Questions people ask
Is there a bus from Yellowknife to Behchokǫ̀?
Yes. Fullstride runs a weekday shuttle from Yellowknife to Chief Jimmy Bruneau School in Edzo, Behchokǫ̀, and back. It costs $20 one way and $40 return. Yellowknife city transit does not go to Behchokǫ̀, and no other scheduled service runs this route today.
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.
Does Yellowknife have Uber?
No. Yellowknife has no Uber. In town people use city transit, taxis and hotel shuttles. For Behchokǫ̀, or for a group, Fullstride runs a scheduled shuttle and private charters. The guide to getting around Yellowknife without a car covers each option.
How do I book a seat?
Online booking opens soon. Leave your name on the Yellowknife to Behchokǫ̀ page and you will hear the day it opens.
Can I hire a van for a group?
Yes. A Fullstride charter seats up to 14 passengers and includes a professional driver. Teams, wedding parties, event groups and work crews can ask for a charter.