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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kamloops to Prince Rupert by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Kamloops Airport to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YKA - YXT
    2. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus bus
    8h 26m
    $241–1,038

  2. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YLW - YXT
    3. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus bus
    10h 25m
    $189–780

  3. Bus via Prince George

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus Ebus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Avebus bus Prince George to Prince Rupert
    18h

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Vanderhoof Co-Op Mallbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vanderhoof to Prince Ruperttrain train
    20h 25m

  5. Drive  1,233.5 km

    1. Drive from Kamloops to Prince Rupertcar car 1,233.5 km
    15h 38m
    $246–355

  6. Fly Kamloops Airport to Smithers Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YKA - YYD
    2. Take the train from Smithers to Prince Ruperttrain train
    11h 43m
    $236–1,008

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus Ebus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Prince Rupertbus bus Prince George
    18h

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Kamloops to Jaspertrain train Jasper / ...
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Prince Ruperttrain train VIA Rail
    2d 1h

Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 865.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Kamloops, BC, Canada and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue and Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave in around 18h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kamloops to Prince Rupert via Jasper in around 2d 1h.

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