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How to get fromCourtenay to Smithersby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Courtenay to Smithers by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YQQ - YYD
    6h 7m
    $100–504

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Courtenay to Campbell Riverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River to Port Hardy - Kwa'lilas Hotel, 9040 Granville St @ H'way 19bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port Hardy to McLoughlin Bayferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from McLoughlin Bay to Klemtuferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Klemtu to Prince Rupertferry ferry
    6. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    34h 18m
    $378–1,477

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Kamloops

    1. Take the bus from Courtenay to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Kamloopstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus bus
    36h 45m

Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Courtenay, BC, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and Pacific Coastal Airlines fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Smithers Airport (YYD) 3 times a day.

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