There are 6 ways to get from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert by car, bus, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus
best- Drive from Tumbler Ridge to Chetwyndcar
- Take the bus from Chetwynd to Prince Georgebus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Prince Rupertbus
17h 23m$189–262Drive, bus, train
cheapest- Drive from Tumbler Ridge to Chetwyndcar
- Take the bus from Chetwynd to Prince Georgebus
- Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-opbus 161
- Take the train from Vanderhoof to Prince Ruperttrain
20h 2m$179–307Drive 1,118 km
- Drive from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupertcar 1,118 km
14h 35m$219–316Drive to North Peace Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus
- Drive from Tumbler Ridge to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)car
- Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane YXJ - YXT
- Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus
10h 47m$274–1,194Drive to North Peace Regional Airport, fly to Smithers Airport, train
- Drive from Tumbler Ridge to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)car
- Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YXJ - YYD
- Take the train from Smithers to Prince Ruperttrain
14h 24m$249–1,009Drive to Prince George Airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus
- Drive from Tumbler Ridge to Prince George Airport (YXS)car
- Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane YXS - YXT
- Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus
10h 52m$342–1,263
North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert is to drive and bus and train which costs $170 - $310 and takes 20h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert is to drive and fly and bus which takes 10h 47m and costs $270 - $1,200.
The distance between Tumbler Ridge and Prince Rupert is 1185 km. The road distance is 1118 km.
It takes approximately 17h 23m to get from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert is 1118 km. It takes approximately 14h 35m to drive from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert.
There are 11+ hotels available in Prince Rupert.
What companies run services between Tumbler Ridge, BC, Canada and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert. However, you can drive to Chetwynd, take the bus to Prince George, walk to Prince George, BC, then take the bus to Prince Rupert. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert via Chetwynd, Prince George, Downtown Exch Bay B, Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op, and Vanderhoof in around 20h 2m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–2,000
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,400
- Website
- flycma.com
Flights from Prince George Airport to Northwest Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–310
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–2,000
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Vanderhoof to Prince Rupert
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $95–160
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $95–140
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $75–100
Train from Smithers to Prince Rupert
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $55–140
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $55–110
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- 1-844-564-7494
- Website
- bcbus.ca
Bus from Chetwynd to Prince George
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $60–85
Bus from Prince George, BC to Prince Rupert
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $110–150
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $25–35
Bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://bcbus.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://bcbus.ca/schedules-and-fares/
- Passenger
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 855 499 1119
- transitinfo@bctransit.com
- Website
- bctransit.com
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.bctransit.com/bulkley-nechako/
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