There are 7 ways to get from Spokane to Smithers by car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Castlegar Airport, fly
best- Drive from Spokane to Castlegar Airport (YCG)car
- Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YCG - YYD
10h 29m$146–584Bus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus
- Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kamloops, BCbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus
29h 50m$308–513Train
- Take the train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain
2d 12h$319–636Drive 1,418 km
- Drive from Spokane to Smitherscar 1,418 km
17h 41m$274–396Fly from Spokane International Airport
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane GEG - YYD
9h 11m$210–1,128Drive to Trail Airport, fly
- Drive from Spokane to Trail Airport (YZZ)car
- Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YZZ - YYD
10h 11m$154–674Train, bus
- Take the train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kamloops, BCbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus
29h 58m$339–581
Spokane to Smithers by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Smithers is to drive and fly which costs $140 - $600 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Smithers is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $210 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Smithers Mall via Everett Bus Stop, Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Spokane to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Smithers via Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver and Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Spokane and Smithers is 1127 km. The road distance is 1418 km.
The best way to get from Spokane to Smithers without a car is to bus which takes 29h 50m and costs $300 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Spokane to Smithers, including transfers.
Spokane to Smithers bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Spokane station.
Spokane to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Smithers is to bus which takes 29h 50m and costs $300 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also fly, which costs $210 - $1,200 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Spokane to Smithers Mall via Everett Station, Everett Bus Stop, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 29h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Spokane to Smithers via Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Jasper in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Castlegar Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Smithers Airport via San Francisco, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Smithers Airport via Seattle, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Smithers Airport via Portland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Smithers Airport via Salt Lake City, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Smithers Airport via Sacramento, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Smithers Airport via Denver, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,900
Flights from Trail Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $120–180
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $120–160
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $100–130
Train from Jasper to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 25m
- 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
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Everett Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $140–170
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane to Everett Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Spokane to Everett Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $65–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-877-769-3287
- info@myebus.ca
- Website
- myebus.ca
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kamloops, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- https://myebus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.myebus.ca/routes/
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
- 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
- Phone
- 1-844-564-7494
- Website
- bcbus.ca
Bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mall
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane to Smithers bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Everett Station.
Spokane to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Smithers is 1418 km. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from Spokane to Smithers.
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