There are 7 ways to get from Edmonton to Smithers by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Edmonton International Airport
best- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YEG - YYD
6h 39m$134–628Bus, train via Prince George
- Take the bus from West Edmonton Mall, 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
18h 58m$248–434Bus, train
- Take the bus from Edmonton - West Edmonton Mall to Jasper Townsitebus Edmonton
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain VIA Rail
35h 43m$188–294Drive 1,110 km
- Drive from Edmonton to Smitherscar 1,110 km
13h 17m$217–313Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW to Calgary Airportbus
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YYC - YYD
8h 52m$175–579Bus
- Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - Downtown to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Kamloops, BCbus
- 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
27h 50m$351–466Train
- Take the train from Edmonton to Jaspertrain Passage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain VIA Rail
4d 4h$7,270–12,028
Edmonton to Smithers by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Smithers is to bus and train which costs $180 - $300 and takes 35h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Smithers is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Edmonton to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Edmonton, AB - Downtown and arriving at Smithers Mall via Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Edmonton to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Edmonton and arriving at Smithers via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 4h.
The distance between Edmonton and Smithers is 943 km. The road distance is 1110 km.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Smithers without a car is to bus and train via Prince George which takes 18h 58m and costs $240 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Edmonton to Smithers, including transfers.
Edmonton to Smithers bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Edmonton, AB - Downtown station.
Edmonton to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Edmonton station.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Smithers is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $470 and takes 27h 50m, you could also train, which costs $7,000 - $12,000 and takes 4 days 4h.
What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?
Air Canada and WestJet fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Smithers Airport (YYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edmonton, AB - Downtown to Smithers Mall via Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 27h 50m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–1,000
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Smithers Airport via Calgary International Airport, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–850
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Smithers Airport via Kelowna, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- 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 Edmonton to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 23h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $7,000–12,000
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
- 1 Guest
- $7,000–12,000
- Phone
- 1-888-786-3641
- info@sundogtours.com
- Website
- sundogtours.com
Bus from West Edmonton Mall, AB to Jasper, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Schedules at
- sundogtours.com
- Book at
- sundogtours.com
- Adult
- $120–170
- 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
- +1 587-557-7719
- support@coldshot.ca
- Website
- coldshot.ca
Bus from Edmonton - West Edmonton Mall to Jasper Townsite
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.coldshot.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.coldshot.ca/routes
- Adult
- $90–120
- Phone
- +14036689600
- reservation@thecanadabus.com
- Website
- thecanadabus.com
Bus from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW to Calgary Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $68–69
- Website
- https://thecanadabus.com/
- Book at
- https://thecanadabus.betterez.com/cart/61117df83dadc111b0a7d369/reservation/61117df83dadc111b0a7d36a
- Standard
- $68–69
- Phone
- 1-833-583-3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- riderexpress.ca
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Downtown to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $80–110
Bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Kamloops, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $120–160
- Phone
- 1-877-769-3287
- info@myebus.ca
- Website
- myebus.ca
Bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $90–120
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More Questions & Answers
Edmonton to Smithers bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall station.
Smithers is 1h behind Edmonton. It is currently 6:49 PM in Edmonton and 5:49 PM in Smithers.
Edmonton to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Smithers is 1110 km. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Edmonton to Smithers.
There are 11+ hotels available in Smithers.















