There are 5 ways to get from Smithers to Castlegar by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BC
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave
- Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BC
22h 36m$283–373Fly
cheapest- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)YYD - YCG
16h 47m$110–573Drive 1,345.8 km
- Drive from Smithers to Castlegar1,345.8 km
16h 23m$263–379Bus via Hope
- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BC
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Hope, BC
- Take the bus from Hope, BC - 919 Water Avenue to Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St
23h 50m$302–413Train, bus
- Take the train from Smithers to Vanderhoof
- Take the bus from Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op to Downtown Exch Bay B161
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave
- Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BC
24h 19m$264–449
Smithers to Castlegar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Castlegar is to fly which costs $110 - $600 and takes 16h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Castlegar is to drive which takes 16h 23m and costs $260 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Castlegar. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St via Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC and Hope, BC - 919 Water Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.
The distance between Smithers and Castlegar is 1377 km. The road distance is 1345.8 km.
The best way to get from Smithers to Castlegar without a car is to bus which takes 22h 36m and costs $280 - $380.
It takes approximately 22h 36m to get from Smithers to Castlegar, including transfers.
Smithers to Castlegar bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Castlegar is to bus which takes 22h 36m and costs $280 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 16h 47m.
Smithers to Castlegar bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Castlegar is 1346 km. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Smithers to Castlegar.
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, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna, BC, Castlegar, BC, and Castlegar Community Complex in around 22h 36m. Alternatively, Air Canada flies from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) twice daily.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Castlegar Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Smithers to Vanderhoof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $45–130
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $45–100
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- 1-844-564-7494
- Website
- bcbus.ca
Bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $60–85
Bus from Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op to Downtown Exch Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $25–35
- Phone
- 1-877-769-3287
- info@myebus.ca
- Website
- myebus.ca
Bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $90–120
Bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Kamloops, BC to Hope, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- (778) 760-1891
- info@fritztravels.com
- Website
- fritztravels.com
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://fritztravels.com/
- Book at
- https://book.fritztravels.com/
- Adult
- $80–95
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- info@mountainmanmikes.ca
- Website
- mountainmanmikes.ca
Bus from Hope, BC - 919 Water Avenue to Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Website
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/
- Book at
- https://mountainmanmikes.ca/routes-fares/
- Phone
- 250-563-0011
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op to Downtown Exch Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/home
- Adult
- $3
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