What is the cheapest way to get from Smithers to Fernie?

The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Fernie is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 16h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Smithers to Fernie?

The fastest way to get from Smithers to Fernie is to fly and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $200 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Smithers and Fernie?

No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Fernie. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave via Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC, Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall, Calgary, AB - 11th Ave before 1 Street SW and Okotoks, AB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 5m.

How far is it from Smithers to Fernie?

The distance between Smithers and Fernie is 1343 km. The road distance is 1324.1 km.

How do I travel from Smithers to Fernie without a car?

The best way to get from Smithers to Fernie without a car is to bus via Calgary which takes 30h 5m and costs $390 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Smithers to Fernie?

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Smithers to Fernie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smithers to Fernie bus from?

Smithers to Fernie bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.

Where does the Smithers to Fernie bus arrive?

Smithers to Fernie bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.

What is the time difference between Smithers and Fernie?

Fernie is 1h ahead of Smithers. It is currently 9:51 PM in Smithers and 10:51 PM in Fernie.

Can I drive from Smithers to Fernie?

Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Fernie is 1324 km. It takes approximately 16h 36m to drive from Smithers to Fernie.

Where can I stay near Fernie?

There are 65+ hotels available in Fernie.

Smithers to Fernie - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Smithers to Fernie 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 Smithers Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YYD - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
11h 14m
$196–650
Fly Smithers Airport to Castlegar Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YYD - YCG
2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus
3. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
23h 28m
$195–643
Bus via Calgary
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus
4. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11th Ave before 1 Street SW to Okotoks, AB - Southridge Drive & Woodhaven Drivebus
5. Take the bus from Okotoks, AB to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
30h 5m
$396–541
Train, bus via Lake Louise
1. Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Lake Louise, ABbus
3. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB - Parking Lot #1 to North Calgary, AB - Crowfoot LRT Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
40h 20m
$269–410
Drive 1,324.1 km
1. Drive from Smithers to Ferniecar 1,324.1 km
16h 36m
$256–370
Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Terrance Skeena Mallbus
2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YXT - YXC
3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
11h 36m
$241–864
Fly Smithers Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYD - YXC
2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
7h 20m
$207–730
Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Terrance Skeena Mallbus
2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXT - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
14h 5m
$315–1,014
Fly Smithers Airport to Trail Airport, bus
1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YYD - YZZ
2. Take the bus from Salmo, BC - 519 Railway Ave to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
10h 52m
$302–900
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Hope, BCbus
4. Take the bus from Hope, BC - 919 Water Avenue to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
5. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
30h 20m
$392–543
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Calgary Downtown, ABbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
42h 6m
$395–577

Smithers to Fernie by bus

1Weekly Buses

30h 20mAverage Duration

$392Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Smithers to Fernie.

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Distance: 1,342.9 km
Duration: 11h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave via Prince George, BC, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Kamloops, BC, Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall, Calgary, AB - Downtown 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB - 11th Ave before 1 Street SW, Okotoks, AB - Southridge Drive & Woodhaven Drive, and Okotoks, AB in around 30h 5m.

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