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How to get fromSmithers to Castlegarby bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BCbus bus
    21h 22m

  2. Fly

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane YYD - YCG
    16h 58m
    $120–623

  3. Drive  1,345.9 km

    1. Drive from Smithers to Castlegarcar car 1,345.9 km
    16h 28m
    $273–394

  4. Bus via Hope

    1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Hope - Visitors Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hope, BC - 919 Water Avenue to Castlegar, BC - 692 18th Stbus bus
    22h 58m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Smithers to Vanderhooftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op to Downtown Exch Bay Bbus bus 161
    3. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BCbus bus
    23h 5m

Smithers Airport (YYD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration19h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,378.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Columbia Ave at Selkirk Ave via Prince George, BC, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna, BC, Castlegar, BC, and Castlegar Community Complex in around 21h 22m. Alternatively, Air Canada flies from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) twice daily.

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