There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Smithers by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Smithers Airport (YYD)AUS - YYD
14h 7m$269–1,124Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Smithers Airport (YYD)GRK - YYD
14h 20m$253–995Train
- Take the train from Austin to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Take the train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Take the train from Jasper to Smithers
5d 6h$741–2,644Drive 4,367.1 km
- Drive from Austin to Smithers4,367.1 km
46h 45m$850–1,227
Austin to Smithers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Smithers is to drive and fly which costs $250 - $1,000 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Smithers is to fly which takes 14h 7m and costs $260 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Smithers via Los Angeles, Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station, Vancouver and Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 6h.
The distance between Austin and Smithers is 3622 km. The road distance is 4367.1 km.
The best way to get from Austin to Smithers without a car is to train which takes 5 days 6h and costs $700 - $2,700.
It takes approximately 14h 7m to get from Austin to Smithers, including transfers.
Austin to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Smithers is to fly which takes 14h 7m and costs $260 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $2,700 and takes 5 days 6h.
Smithers is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 6:24 AM in Austin and 4:24 AM in Smithers.
Austin to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?
Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Smithers Airport (YYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Smithers via Los Angeles, Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Jasper in around 5d 6h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Smithers Airport via Denver, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Smithers Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Smithers Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Denver, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $290–1,700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $40–80
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–140
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–260
- Business Class
- $85–340
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $120–180
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $120–160
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $100–130
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
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Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Smithers is 4367 km. It takes approximately 46h 45m to drive from Austin to Smithers.
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