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How to get fromLos Angeles to Smithersby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Smithers by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane LAX - YYD
    8h 18m
    $198–789

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    4. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain train
    3d 16h
    $1,066–2,264

  3. Drive 3,086.1 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Smitherscar car 3,086.1 km
    34h 24m
    $612–884

  4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane BUR - YYD
    10h 51m
    $216–834

  5. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane SNA - YYD
    13h 18m
    $224–899

  6. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane PSP - YYD
    15h 48m
    $253–908

Los Angeles to Smithers by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration3d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,066Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,449.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Smithers Airport (YYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Smithers via Seattle, Vancouver, and Jasper in around 3d 16h.

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