There are 7 ways to get from Kamloops to Smithers by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kamloops Airport
best- Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YKA - YYD
7h 28m$156–717Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departuresbus
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YLW - YYD
8h 8m$119–499Bus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus Ebus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus Prince George
12h 30mTrain
- Take the train from Kamloops to Jaspertrain Jasper / ...
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain VIA Rail
43h 25mDrive 883.2 km
- Drive from Kamloops to Smitherscar 883.2 km
10h 55m$176–255Bus #2
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus Ebus
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Smithers Mallbus Prince George to Prince Rupert
12h 30mBus, train
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Vanderhoof Co-Op Mallbus
- Take the train from Vanderhoof to Smitherstrain
14h 10m
Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kamloops to Smithers is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kamloops to Smithers is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamloops to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall and arriving at Smithers Mall via Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kamloops to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Kamloops and arriving at Smithers via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 25m.
The distance between Kamloops and Smithers is 664 km. The road distance is 883.2 km.
The best way to get from Kamloops to Smithers without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Kamloops to Smithers, including transfers.
Kamloops to Smithers bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall station.
Kamloops to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Kamloops station.
The best way to get from Kamloops to Smithers is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 30m, you could also train, which costs and takes 43h 25m.
What companies run services between Kamloops, BC, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?
Air Canada and WestJet fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Smithers Airport (YYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Smithers Mall via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue and Prince George, BC in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Kamloops Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Kamloops Airport to Smithers Airport via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,300
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Smithers Airport via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 877 460 3200
- [email protected]
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
Train from Kamloops to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
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 Vanderhoof to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–170
- Business
- $110–250
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $75–190
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- [email protected]
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- EBus
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- 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 Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Vanderhoof Co-Op Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
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Booking & Getting There
Kamloops to Smithers bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue station.
Kamloops to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kamloops to Smithers is 883 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Kamloops to Smithers.
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