What is the cheapest way to get from Kamloops to Smithers?

The cheapest way to get from Kamloops to Smithers is to bus via Burns Lake which costs $90 - $130 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kamloops to Smithers?

The fastest way to get from Kamloops to Smithers is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Kamloops and Smithers?

No, there is no direct bus from Kamloops to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Kamloops and arriving at Smithers Mall via Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kamloops and Smithers?

No, there is no direct train from Kamloops to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Kamloops and arriving at Smithers via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8 days 5h.

How far is it from Kamloops to Smithers?

The distance between Kamloops and Smithers is 664 km. The road distance is 892.6 km.

How do I travel from Kamloops to Smithers without a car?

The best way to get from Kamloops to Smithers without a car is to bus which takes 12h 38m and costs $140 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Kamloops to Smithers?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kamloops to Smithers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamloops to Smithers bus from?

Kamloops to Smithers bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Kamloops station.

Where do I catch the Kamloops to Smithers train from?

Kamloops to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Kamloops station.

Train, bus or fly from Kamloops to Smithers?

The best way to get from Kamloops to Smithers is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 12h 38m, you could also train, which costs $6,650 - $6,800 and takes 8 days 5h.

Where does the Kamloops to Smithers bus arrive?

Kamloops to Smithers bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George station.

Where does the Kamloops to Smithers train arrive?

Kamloops to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.

Can I drive from Kamloops to Smithers?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamloops to Smithers is 893 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Kamloops to Smithers.

Where can I stay near Smithers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Smithers.

Kamloops to Smithers - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Kamloops to Smithers by plane, bus, train, 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 Kamloops Airport
best
1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YKA - YYD
4h 3m
$159–709
Bus via Burns Lake
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
2. Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilganbus 161
3. Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to 4th Ave at King Stbus 162
15h 5m
$93–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kamloops to Prince Georgebus Kamloops to Prince George
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus Prince George
12h 38m
$144–197
Train
1. Take the train from Kamloops to Jaspertrain First Passage to the West Grand Adventure / ...
2. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain VIA Rail
8d 5h
$6,687–6,762
Drive 892.6 km
1. Drive from Kamloops to Smitherscar 892.6 km
10h 43m
$176–254
Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airportbus
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YLW - YYD
7h 2m
$134–520
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kamloops to Williams Lakebus
2. Take the bus from Williams Lake to Prince Georgebus
3. Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-opbus 161
4. Take the train from Vanderhoof to Smitherstrain
15h
$133–293

Kamloops to Smithers by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

12h 38mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kamloops to Smithers.

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Distance: 663.8 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Kamloops, BC, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?

Air Canada flies from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Smithers Airport (YYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kamloops to Smithers Mall via Prince George and Prince George, BC in around 12h 38m.

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