There are 9 ways to get from Fort McMurray to Smithers by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Fort Mcmurray Airport to Smithers Airport
best- Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YMM - YYD
8h 5m$350–2,460Bus to Edmonton International Airport, fly to Smithers Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton Southbus
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YEG - YYD
11h 27m$196–758Bus, train via Prince George
- Take the bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton Southbus
- Take the bus from Edmonton to Jasperbus
- Take the train from Jasper to McBridetrain
- Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BCbus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus
23h 59m$241–624Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort McMurray - Hardin St to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
- Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Jasper Townsitebus
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain
40h 15m$377–672Drive 1,520.2 km
- Drive from Fort McMurray to Smitherscar 1,520.2 km
17h 50m$301–435Fly Fort Mcmurray Airport to Northwest Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane YMM - YXT
- Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Smithers Mallbus
11h 25m$485–3,331Fly Fort Mcmurray Airport to Prince George Airport, bus
- Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Prince George Airport (YXS)plane YMM - YXS
- Take the bus from Prince George: Westgate Mall to Smithers Mallbus
11h 20m$428–2,789Bus
- Take the bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton Southbus
- Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station to Calgary Delta Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Kamloopsbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus
33h 40mBus, train #2
- Take the bus from Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave to Edmonton - 10014 104 Stbus
- Take the bus from West Edmonton Mall, AB to Jasper, ABbus
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain
40h 30m
Fort McMurray to Smithers by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort McMurray to Smithers is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 17h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Fort McMurray to Smithers is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $350 - $2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort McMurray to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Fort McMurray Downtown and arriving at Smithers Mall via Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station, Calgary Delta Hotel, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 40m.
The distance between Fort McMurray and Smithers is 1040 km. The road distance is 1520.2 km.
The best way to get from Fort McMurray to Smithers without a car is to bus and train via Prince George which takes 23h 59m and costs $240 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Fort McMurray to Smithers, including transfers.
Fort McMurray to Smithers bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Fort McMurray Downtown station.
The best way to get from Fort McMurray to Smithers is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $350 - $2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 40m.
Fort McMurray to Smithers bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Edmonton South station.
Smithers is 1h behind Fort McMurray. It is currently 5:47 AM in Fort McMurray and 4:47 AM in Smithers.
What companies run services between Fort McMurray, AB, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?
WestJet and Air Canada fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Smithers Airport (YYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Smithers Mall via Edmonton South, Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station, Calgary Delta Hotel, Kamloops, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 33h 40m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Smithers Airport via Edmonton International Airport, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–2,400
Flights from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Smithers Airport via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–2,400
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–1,000
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Smithers Airport via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Jasper to McBride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–120
- Business
- $85–220
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $40–130
- Economy Plus
- $45–140
Train from Jasper to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $180–400
- Business
- $240–410
- Business Plus
- $250–420
- Economy
- $200–410
- Economy Plus
- $220–420
Train from Jasper to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $180–400
- Business
- $240–410
- Business Plus
- $250–420
- Economy
- $200–410
- Economy Plus
- $220–420
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $60–130
Bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $60–130
Bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $60–130
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station to Calgary Delta Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $45–110
Bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Kamloops
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $75–170
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fort McMurray to Smithers is 1520 km. It takes approximately 17h 50m to drive from Fort McMurray to Smithers.
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