There are 7 ways to get from British Columbia to Smithers by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Vancouver International Airport
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YVR - YYD
3h 8m$85–438Bus
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus
17h 32mTrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain Vancouver
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain VIA Rail
2d 19hDrive 1,083.1 km
- Drive from Vancouver to Smitherscar 1,083.1 km
14h 57m$220–317Fly from Nanaimo Airport
- Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YCD - YYD
4h 26m$105–574Fly from Victoria International Airport
- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YYJ - YYD
4h 52m$90–464Bus via Burns Lake
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilganbus 161
- Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to 4th Ave at King Stbus 162
20h 7m
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from British Columbia to Smithers is to fly which costs $85 - $440 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from British Columbia to Smithers is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from British Columbia station to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Vancouver - Pacific Station and arriving at Smithers Mall via Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from British Columbia to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Smithers via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
The distance between British Columbia and Smithers is 704 km. The road distance is 1083.1 km.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Smithers without a car is to bus which takes 17h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from British Columbia to Smithers, including transfers.
British Columbia to Smithers bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Vancouver - Pacific Station.
British Columbia to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Smithers is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 32m, you could also train, which costs and takes 2 days 19h.
What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to Smithers Mall via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver - Pacific Station, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 17h 32m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Smithers Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Nanaimo Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Phone
- +1 877 460 3200
- [email protected]
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- [email protected]
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
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Booking & Getting There
British Columbia to Smithers bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall station.
British Columbia to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between British Columbia to Smithers is 1083 km. It takes approximately 14h 57m to drive from British Columbia to Smithers.
There are 15+ hotels available in Smithers.