There are 6 ways to get from Smithers to Kamloops by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Kamloops Airport
best- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane YYD - YKA
4h 55m$152–665Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYD - YLW
- Take the bus from Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
6h 59m$123–510Bus
- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus Prince Rupert to Prince George
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus Ebus
11h 51mTrain
- Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Jasper to Kamloopstrain Jasper / ...
40h 36mDrive 891.6 km
- Drive from Smithers to Kamloopscar 891.6 km
10h 38m$161–233Bus via Burns Lake
- Take the bus from 4th Ave at King St to Government at Gilganbus 162
- Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to Downtown Exch Bay Bbus 161
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
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Smithers Airport (YYD) to Kamloops Airport (YKA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Kamloops is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Kamloops is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Kamloops. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Smithers to Kamloops. However, there are services departing from Smithers and arriving at Kamloops via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 36m.
The distance between Smithers and Kamloops is 663 km. The road distance is 891.6 km.
The best way to get from Smithers to Kamloops without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Smithers to Kamloops, including transfers.
Smithers to Kamloops bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.
Smithers to Kamloops train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Smithers station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Kamloops is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 51m, you could also train, which costs and takes 40h 36m.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Kamloops, BC, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Kamloops Airport (YKA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave and Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Kamloops Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Smithers Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Smithers to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $180–400
- Business
- $240–410
- Business Plus
- $250–420
- Economy
- $200–410
- Economy Plus
- $220–420
Train from Jasper to Kamloops
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- customerservice@myebus.ca
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- EBus
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
- Phone
- +1 855 499 1119
- transitinfo@bctransit.com
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
Bus from 4th Ave at King St to Government at Gilgan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
Bus from Government at Gilgan to Downtown Exch Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
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Booking & Getting There
Smithers to Kamloops bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave station.
Smithers to Kamloops train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Kamloops is 892 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Smithers to Kamloops.
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