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How to get fromFairbanks to Prince Rupertby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairbanks to Prince Rupert by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Fairbanks to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane FAI - YXT
    2. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus bus
    16h 22m
    $366–1,498

  2. Fly Fairbanks to Smithers Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane FAI - YYD
    2. Take the train from Smithers to Prince Ruperttrain train
    22h 2m
    $311–1,268

  3. Drive  2,323.3 km

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Prince Rupertcar car 2,323.3 km
    28h 54m
    $472–682

  4. Train to Anchorage International Airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Anchoragetrain train
    2. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane ANC - YXT
    3. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus bus
    27h 41m
    $611–2,322

Fairbanks (FAI) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,744.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 22m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Prince Rupert. However, you can take the bus to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Company, walk to Fairbanks-Airport-FAI airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT), walk to Terminal at Bristol, take the line 11 bus to Lakelse at Skeena Mall, walk to Terrance Skeena Mall, then take the bus to Prince Rupert. Alternatively, you can drive from Fairbanks to Prince Rupert in around 28h 54m.

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