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How to get fromKelowna to Smithersby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kelowna to Smithers by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YLW - YYD
    5h 56m
    $95–455

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus bus
    15h 6m

  3. Drive  1,040.3 km

    1. Drive from Kelowna to Smitherscar car 1,040.3 km
    12h 50m
    $209–302

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-opbus bus 161
    4. Take the train from Vanderhoof to Smitherstrain train
    17h

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Smithers Airport (YYD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Smithers Mall via Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 15h 6m.

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