There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Smithers by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane MSP - YYD
12h 16m$251–1,126Bus to Rochester, fly to Smithers Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane RST - YYD
19h 7m$209–1,003Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain
3d 20h$734–1,740Drive 3,071.5 km
- Drive from Minneapolis to Smitherscar 3,071.5 km
34h 38m$597–863Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane MSP - YXT
- Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Smithers Mallbus
15h 5m$381–1,662Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Prince George Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Prince George Airport (YXS)plane MSP - YXS
- Take the bus from Prince George: Westgate Mall to Smithers Mallbus
15h 5m$354–1,340
Minneapolis to Smithers by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Smithers is to bus and fly which costs $200 - $1,000 and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Smithers is to fly which takes 12h 16m and costs $250 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Smithers via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver and Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.
The distance between Minneapolis and Smithers is 2660 km. The road distance is 3071.5 km.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Smithers without a car is to train which takes 3 days 20h and costs $700 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Minneapolis to Smithers, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Smithers is to fly which takes 12h 16m and costs $250 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,800 and takes 3 days 20h.
Smithers is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 1:48 AM in Minneapolis and 11:48 PM in Smithers.
Minneapolis to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?
Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Smithers Airport (YYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Smithers via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Jasper in around 3d 20h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport via Seattle, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport via Winnipeg, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport via Regina, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Saskatoon, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,700
Flights from Rochester to Smithers Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Rochester to Smithers Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Rochester to Smithers Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 19m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Winnipeg, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $470–2,600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Prince George Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $120–180
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $120–160
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $100–130
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
- 1-844-564-7494
- Website
- bcbus.ca
Bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Smithers Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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: Westgate Mall to Smithers Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $60–85
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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