There are 6 ways to get from Smithers to California by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane YYD - SFO
5h 52m$97–398Train
- Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
3d 19h$548–1,145Drive 1,916.9 mi
- Drive from Smithers to Los Angelescar 1,916.9 mi
34h 26m$439–634Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane YYD - LAX
6h 54m$104–448Fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane YYD - SMF
8h 7m$174–819Fly to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane YYD - SAN
7h 33m$194–920
Smithers to California by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to California is to fly which costs $95 - $400 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to California is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $95 - $400.
No, there is no direct train from Smithers to California. However, there are services departing from Smithers and arriving at Los Angeles via Jasper, Vancouver and Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 19h.
The distance between Smithers and California is 1245 miles. The road distance is 1928.1 miles.
The best way to get from Smithers to California without a car is to train which takes 3 days 19h and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Smithers to California, including transfers.
Smithers to California train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Smithers station.
The best way to get from Smithers to California is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $95 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 3 days 19h.
Smithers to California train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to California is 1928 miles. It takes approximately 34h 26m to drive from Smithers to California.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and California, USA?
Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithers to Los Angeles via Jasper, Vancouver, and Seattle in around 3d 19h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Smithers Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Vancouver, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Smithers Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Smithers Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Vancouver, San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Smithers Airport to San Diego International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Vancouver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Smithers Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Vancouver, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Smithers to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $85–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $85–110
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $65–85
Train from Jasper to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $90–130
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $90–110
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $70–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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