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How to get fromSydney to Prince Rupertby plane, bus, train or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Prince Rupert by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)planeSYD - YXT
    2. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus
    23h 41m
    $999–3,468

  2. Fly to Smithers Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Smithers Airport (YYD)planeSYD - YYD
    2. Take the train from Smithers to Prince Ruperttrain
    26h 20m
    $684–2,383

  3. Fly to Sandspit Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sandspit Airport (YZP)planeSYD - YZP
    2. Take the ferry from Alliford Bay to Skidegateferry
    3. Take the ferry from Skidegate to Prince Rupertferry
    30h 35m
    $713–2,828

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$970Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Prince Rupert. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT), walk to Terrace Airport, take the bus to Skeena Mall, then take the bus to Prince Rupert. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Smithers Airport (YYD), take the taxi to Smithers, then take the train to Prince Rupert.

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