There are 5 ways to get from Fort St. John to Prince Rupert by plane, car, bus, or train
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Fly to Northwest Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane YXJ - YXT
- Drive from Terrace-Airport-YXT to Prince Rupertcar
7h 56m$279–1,278Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus Fort St. John to Prince George
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Avebus Prince George to Prince Rupert
18h 50m$102–199Drive 1,157.5 km
- Drive from Fort St. John to Prince Rupertcar 1,157.5 km
15h 2m$207–299Fly to Smithers Airport, train
- Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YXJ - YYD
- Take the train from Smithers to Prince Ruperttrain
14h 17m$279–1,150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Burns Lake Chevron Gas Stationbus
- Take the train from Burns Lake to Prince Ruperttrain
21h 2m$212–519
Fort St. John to Prince Rupert by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort St. John to Prince Rupert is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Fort St. John to Prince Rupert is to fly and drive which takes 7h 56m and costs $270 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort St. John to Prince Rupert. However, there are services departing from Fort St. John Public Library and arriving at Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
The distance between Fort St. John and Prince Rupert is 698 km. The road distance is 1157.5 km.
The best way to get from Fort St. John to Prince Rupert without a car is to bus which takes 18h 50m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Fort St. John to Prince Rupert, including transfers.
Fort St. John to Prince Rupert bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Fort St. John Public Library station.
Fort St. John to Prince Rupert bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort St. John to Prince Rupert is 1157 km. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Fort St. John to Prince Rupert.
There are 12+ hotels available in Prince Rupert.
What companies run services between Fort St. John, BC, Canada and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–2,100
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,500
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–2,100
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Smithers to Prince Rupert
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–290
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $80–200
- Business
- $130–280
- Business Plus
- $140–290
- Economy
- $90–210
- Economy Plus
- $100–220
Train from Burns Lake to Prince Rupert
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–340
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $110–270
- Business
- $160–320
- Business Plus
- $180–340
- Economy
- $130–280
- Economy Plus
- $140–290
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Burns Lake Chevron Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
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