There are 5 ways to get from Smithers to Edmonton by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane YYD - YEG
5h 48m$125–628Bus, train
- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Stationbus
- Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain
- Take the bus from Jasper Townsite to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
19h 11m$221–382Train, bus
- Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Jasper, AB to West Edmonton Mall, ABbus Jasper
32h 20m$219–341Drive 1,110.2 km
- Drive from Smithers to Edmontoncar 1,110.2 km
13h 7m$217–313Train
- Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Jasper to Edmontontrain Passage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
4d 1h$6,595–12,167
Smithers to Edmonton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Edmonton is to train and bus which costs $210 - $350 and takes 32h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Edmonton is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Smithers to Edmonton. However, there are services departing from Smithers and arriving at Edmonton via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 1h.
The distance between Smithers and Edmonton is 946 km. The road distance is 1110.2 km.
The best way to get from Smithers to Edmonton without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 11m and costs $220 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Smithers to Edmonton, including transfers.
Smithers to Edmonton train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Smithers station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Edmonton is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 4 days 1h.
Edmonton is 1h ahead of Smithers. It is currently 7:56 AM in Smithers and 8:56 AM in Edmonton.
Smithers to Edmonton train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Edmonton, AB, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithers to Edmonton via Jasper in around 4d 1h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from McBride to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
Train from Smithers to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- 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
- 1-877-460-3200
- reservations@rockymountaineer.com
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Jasper to Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 23h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $6,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
- 1 Guest
- $6,500–12,000
- 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 Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 587-557-7719
- support@coldshot.ca
- Website
- coldshot.ca
Bus from Jasper Townsite to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.coldshot.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.coldshot.ca/routes
- Adult
- $90–120
- Phone
- 1-888-786-3641
- info@sundogtours.com
- Website
- sundogtours.com
Bus from Jasper, AB to West Edmonton Mall, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Schedules at
- sundogtours.com
- Book at
- sundogtours.com
- Adult
- $120–170
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Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Edmonton is 1110 km. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Smithers to Edmonton.
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