There are 7 ways to get from Kamloops to Smithers by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Kamloops Airport
best- Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Smithers Airport (YYD)YKA - YYD
4h 2m$169–759Bus via Burns Lake
cheapest- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
- Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilgan161
- Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to 4th Ave at King St162
15h 5m$93–122Bus
- Take the bus from Kamloops to Prince GeorgeKamloops to Prince George
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers MallPrince George
12h 38m$144–197Train
- Take the train from Kamloops to JasperFirst Passage to the West Grand Adventure / ...
- Take the train from Jasper to SmithersVIA Rail
8d 5h$6,687–6,762Drive 892.6 km
- Drive from Kamloops to Smithers892.6 km
10h 41m$179–258Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airport
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Smithers Airport (YYD)YLW - YYD
6h 57m$134–520Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kamloops to Williams Lake
- Take the bus from Williams Lake to Prince George
- Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op161
- Take the train from Vanderhoof to Smithers
15h$133–293
Kamloops to Smithers by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kamloops to Smithers is to bus via Burns Lake which costs $90 - $130 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kamloops to Smithers is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $160 - $800.
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.
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.
The distance between Kamloops and Smithers is 664 km. The road distance is 892.6 km.
The best way to get from Kamloops to Smithers without a car is to bus which takes 12h 38m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kamloops to Smithers, including transfers.
Kamloops to Smithers bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Kamloops station.
Kamloops to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Kamloops station.
The best way to get from Kamloops to Smithers is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $160 - $800. 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.
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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- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Kamloops Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Phone
- 1-877-460-3200
- reservations@rockymountaineer.com
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Kamloops to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 7d
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $6,592
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
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
Train from Vanderhoof to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $45–130
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $45–100
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- 1-844-564-7494
- Website
- bcbus.ca
Bus from Kamloops to Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $80–120
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
Bus from Kamloops to Williams Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $50–70
Bus from Williams Lake to Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $40–60
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $25–35
- Phone
- 1-877-769-3287
- info@myebus.ca
- Website
- myebus.ca
Bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $35–50
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
- Phone
- 250-563-0011
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/home
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilgan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/home
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Government at Gilgan to 4th Ave at King St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/home
- Adult
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Kamloops to Smithers bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George station.
Kamloops to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kamloops to Smithers is 893 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Kamloops to Smithers.
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