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How to get fromKetchikan to Smithersby car ferry, train, or bus

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There is 1 way to get from Ketchikan to Smithers by car ferry, train, or bus

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    1. Take the carferry from Ketchikan to Bellingham, WAcarferry car ferry Jun
    2. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Smithers Mallbus bus
    2d 17h

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  • Distance: 2,496.3 km
  • Duration: 2d 17h

What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ketchikan to Smithers. However, you can take the bus to Tongass Ave/ Pioneer Home/ Across from Post Office/ AMHS & IFA Ferry, walk to Ketchikan, take the car ferry to Bellingham, WA, walk to Bellingham Amtrak Station, take the train to Vancouver, walk to Vancouver - Pacific Station, take the bus to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, take the bus to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, walk to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave, then take the bus to Smithers Mall.

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