There are 7 ways to get from Alberta to Smithers by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Calgary International Airport
best- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YYC - YYD
6h 30m$121–575Bus, train via Prince George
- Take the bus from Calgary Downtown, AB to Jasper, ABbus
- Take the train from Jasper to McBridetrain
- Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BCbus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus
21h 50m$317–493Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calgary to Lake Louisebus
- Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, ABbus
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain
35h 23mDrive 1,153.1 km
- Drive from Calgary to Smitherscar 1,153.1 km
14h 19m$224–323Fly from Edmonton International Airport
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YEG - YYD
6h 46m$134–628Bus
- Take the bus from Calgary to Kamloopsbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus
21h 55mTrain
- Take the train from Calgary to Jaspertrain Edmonton
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain VIA Rail
7d 5h
Alberta to Smithers by tram, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alberta to Smithers is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Alberta to Smithers is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Alberta to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Calgary and arriving at Smithers Mall via Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Alberta to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Calgary and arriving at Smithers via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 days 5h.
The distance between Alberta and Smithers is 996 km. The road distance is 1153.1 km.
The best way to get from Alberta to Smithers without a car is to bus and train via Prince George which takes 21h 50m and costs $310 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Alberta to Smithers, including transfers.
Alberta to Smithers bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Calgary station.
Alberta to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Calgary station.
The best way to get from Alberta to Smithers is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 55m, you could also train, which costs and takes 7 days 5h.
What companies run services between Alberta, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?
Air Canada and Flair Airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Smithers Airport (YYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary to Smithers Mall via Kamloops, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–1,000
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Smithers Airport via Calgary International Airport, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Jasper to McBride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
Train from Jasper to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $110–170
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $110–150
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $95–120
- Phone
- +1 877 460 3200
- reservations@rockymountaineer.com
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Calgary to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 6d
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 606 6700
- explorerockies@brewster.ca
- Website
- banffjaspercollection.com
Bus from Calgary Downtown, AB to Jasper, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–240
- Website
- https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/brewster-express/
- Adult
- $190–240
Bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Website
- https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/brewster-express/
- Adult
- $110–150
- Phone
- 1-844-564-7494
- Website
- bcbus.ca
Bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $35–55
Bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $60–85
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- customerservice@myebus.ca
- Website
- myebus.ca
Bus from Calgary to Lake Louise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.myebus.ca/
Bus from Calgary to Kamloops
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.myebus.ca/
Bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://www.myebus.ca/
- Phone
- 1-888-786-3641
- info@sundogtours.com
- Website
- sundogtours.com
Bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sundogtours.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alberta to Smithers bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kamloops station.
Smithers is 1h behind Alberta. It is currently 7:42 PM in Alberta and 6:42 PM in Smithers.
Alberta to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alberta to Smithers is 1153 km. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Alberta to Smithers.
There are 17+ hotels available in Smithers.