There are 4 ways to get from Fort St. John to Smithers by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YXJ - YYD
7h 12m$199–859Bus
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 Smithers Mallbus Prince George to Prince Rupert
13h 20m$102–179Drive 807.2 km
- Drive from Fort St. John to Smitherscar 807.2 km
10h 20m$144–209Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus
- Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilganbus 161
- Take the train from Burns Lake to Smitherstrain
15h 28m
Fort St. John to Smithers by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort St. John to Smithers is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Fort St. John to Smithers is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort St. John to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Fort St. John Public Library and arriving at Smithers Mall via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Fort St. John and Smithers is 451 km. The road distance is 807.2 km.
The best way to get from Fort St. John to Smithers without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Fort St. John to Smithers, including transfers.
Fort St. John to Smithers bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Fort St. John Public Library station.
The best way to get from Fort St. John to Smithers is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 13h 20m.
Fort St. John to Smithers 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 Smithers is 807 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Fort St. John to Smithers.
What companies run services between Fort St. John, BC, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?
Air Canada and WestJet fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Smithers Airport (YYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort St. John Public Library to Smithers Mall via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,500
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Burns Lake to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
- 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 Smithers Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- 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
- Phone
- +1 855 499 1119
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilgan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
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