There are 4 ways to get from Smithers to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)YYD - SEA
5h 4m$73–375Bus
- 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 Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
22h 45m$190–276Train
- Take the train from Smithers to Jasper
- Take the train from Jasper to Vancouver
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattle
2d 7h$179–342Drive 782.4 mi
- Drive from Smithers to Seattle782.4 mi
15h 13m$180–259
Smithers to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Seattle is to fly which costs $70 - $380 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Seattle is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Smithers to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Smithers and arriving at Seattle via Jasper and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Smithers and Seattle is 576 miles. The road distance is 787 miles.
The best way to get from Smithers to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 22h 45m and costs $190 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Smithers to Seattle, including transfers.
Smithers to Seattle bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.
Smithers to Seattle train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Smithers station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Seattle is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $280 and takes 22h 45m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Seattle, WA, USA?
Air Canada flies from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Seattle Bus Station via Prince George, BC, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Kamloops, BC, Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, and Vancouver in around 22h 45m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Smithers to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $85–130
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $85–110
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $65–90
Train from Jasper to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $90–130
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $90–120
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $70–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $45–65
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $45–65
- 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
- $65–90
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Kamloops, BC to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Smithers to Seattle bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.
Smithers to Seattle train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Seattle is 787 miles. It takes approximately 15h 13m to drive from Smithers to Seattle.
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