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There are 7 ways to get from Banff to Smithers by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YYC - YYD
    6h 44m
    $176–630

  2. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YLW - YYD
    11h 51m
    $174–587

  3. Bus, train via Prince George

    1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village Northbus bus 8X
    2. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, ABbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jasper to McBridetrain train
    4. Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BCbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus bus
    18h 2m
    $250–464

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Saskatchewan Crossing, ABbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saskatchewan Crossing, AB to Jasper, ABbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain train
    35h 10m
    $259–394

  5. Drive 1,030.7 km

    1. Drive from Banff to Smitherscar car 1,030.7 km
    12h 58m
    $202–292

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Kamloopsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus bus
    20h 27m

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Banff to Jaspertrain train Jasper
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain train VIA Rail
    2d 19h

Banff to Smithers by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Banff to Smithers Mall via Kamloops, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 20h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banff to Smithers via Jasper in around 2d 19h.

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