There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Smithers by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane MSP - YYD
11h 11m$270–1,124Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain
3d 20h$1,228–2,573Drive 3,071.5 km
- Drive from Minneapolis to Smitherscar 3,071.5 km
34h 32m$609–880Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane MSP - YXT
- Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Smithers Mallbus
14h 37m$425–1,695Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Prince George Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Prince George Airport (YXS)plane MSP - YXS
- Take the bus from Prince George: Westgate Mall to Smithers Mallbus
14h 11m$348–1,253Bus to Rochester, fly to Smithers Airport
- Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane RST - YYD
18h 58m$470–1,834Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Smithers Airport
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane BRD - YYD
18h 8m$320–1,081
Minneapolis to Smithers by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Smithers is to bus and fly which costs $320 - $1,100 and takes 18h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Smithers is to fly which takes 11h 11m and costs $270 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Smithers via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver and Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.
The distance between Minneapolis and Smithers is 2660 km. The road distance is 3071.5 km.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Smithers without a car is to train which takes 3 days 20h and costs $1,200 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Minneapolis to Smithers, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Smithers is to fly which takes 11h 11m and costs $270 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,200 - $2,600 and takes 3 days 20h.
Smithers is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 2:43 AM in Minneapolis and 12:43 AM in Smithers.
Minneapolis to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?
Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Smithers Airport (YYD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Smithers via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Jasper in around 3d 20h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport via Seattle, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport via Winnipeg, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Smithers Airport via Saskatoon, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–2,000
Flights from Rochester to Smithers Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Rochester to Smithers Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,700
Flights from Rochester to Smithers Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
Flights from Rochester to Smithers Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Saskatoon, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–3,200
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Smithers Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport via Winnipeg, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 56m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Prince George Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Prince George Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Prince George Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $190–420
- Business
- $250–420
- Business Plus
- $260–440
- Economy
- $220–430
- Economy Plus
- $240–440
Train from Jasper to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $180–400
- Business
- $240–410
- Business Plus
- $250–420
- Economy
- $200–410
- Economy Plus
- $220–420
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- tnst.ca
Bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Smithers Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.tnst.ca/passenger-information
Bus from Prince George: Westgate Mall to Smithers Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.tnst.ca/passenger-information
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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