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How to get fromFort St. James to Smithersby car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort St. James to Smithers by car, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Fort St. James to Fort Frasercar car
    2. Take the bus from Fort Fraser to Smithers Mallbus bus Prince George
    4h 10m
    $67–114

  2. Drive 319.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort St. James to Smitherscar car 319.3 km
    4h 2m
    $64–92

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Fort St. James to Fort Frasercar car
    2. Take the train from Fort Fraser to Smitherstrain train VIA Rail
    4h 49m
    $67–284

  4. Drive, bus via Burns Lake

    1. Drive from Fort St. James to Nautley General Storecar car
    2. Take the bus from Nautley General Store to Government at Gilganbus bus 161
    3. Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to 4th Ave at King Stbus bus 162
    6h 16m

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  • Distance: 318.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Fort St. James, BC, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Fort St. James to Smithers. However, you can drive to Fort Fraser then take the bus to Smithers Mall. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort St. James to Smithers via Fort Fraser in around 4h 49m.

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