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How to get fromCalgary to Smithersby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Smithers by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YYC - YYD
    5h 50m
    $122–560

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Smithers Mallbus bus
    20h 16m

  3. Bus, train via Lake Louise

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Lake Louise- Shell Station- 200 Village Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lake Louise Village South to Jasper, ABbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain train
    35h 40m

  4. Drive  1,153.1 km

    1. Drive from Calgary to Smitherscar car 1,153.1 km
    14h 19m
    $230–332

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown to Jasperbus bus Brewster
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain train VIA Rail
    36h 50m
    $372–653

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Smithers Airport (YYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Smithers Mall via Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave in around 20h 16m.

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