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How to get fromPrince George to Prince Rupertby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Prince George to Prince Rupert by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YXS - YXT
    2. Drive from Terrace-Airport-YXT to Prince Rupertcar car
    3h 41m
    $332–893

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Avebus bus Prince George to Prince Rupert
    10h 30m
    $50–110

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Prince George to Prince Ruperttrain train VIA Rail
    12h 25m
    $170–410

  4. Drive  721.8 km

    1. Drive from Prince George to Prince Rupertcar car 721.8 km
    9h 13m
    $129–186

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilganbus bus 161
    2. Take the train from Burns Lake to Prince Ruperttrain train VIA Rail
    13h 23m

Prince George to Prince Rupert by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Prince George, BC, Canada and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?

BC Bus North operates a bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave twice a week. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Prince George to Prince Rupert 3 times a week. Tickets cost $170–410 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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