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

The cheapest way to get from Merritt to Smithers is to bus via Burns Lake which costs $140 - $190 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merritt to Smithers is to drive and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Merritt and Smithers?

No, there is no direct bus from Merritt to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Merritt, BC - Mamette Ave & Voght St and arriving at Smithers Mall via Merritt, BC, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

How far is it from Merritt to Smithers?

The distance between Merritt and Smithers is 748 km. The road distance is 922.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Merritt to Smithers without a car is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $170 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Merritt to Smithers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merritt to Smithers bus from?

Merritt to Smithers bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Merritt, BC station.

Where does the Merritt to Smithers bus arrive?

Merritt to Smithers bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kamloops, BC station.

Can I drive from Merritt to Smithers?

Yes, the driving distance between Merritt to Smithers is 922 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Merritt to Smithers.

Where can I stay near Smithers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Smithers.

Merritt to Smithers - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Merritt to Smithers by car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Merritt to Kamloops-Airport-YKA
2. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Smithers Airport (YYD)YKA - YYD
4h 53m
$156–698
Bus via Burns Lake
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Kamloops, BC
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
3. Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilgan161
4. Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to 4th Ave at King St162
18h 5m
$140–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Kamloops, BC
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mall
15h 30m
$178–244
Drive 922.4 km
1. Drive from Merritt to Smithers922.4 km
11h 11m
$180–260
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merritt, BC to Kamloops, BC
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canada
3. Take the bus from Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canada to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
4. Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op161
5. Take the train from Vanderhoof to Smithers
17h 54m
$170–344

Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights

18Weekly Planes

5h 16mAverage Duration

$119Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merritt to Smithers.

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Distance: 747.8 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Merritt, BC - Mamette Ave & Voght St to Smithers Mall via Merritt, BC, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 15h 30m.

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