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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Smithers by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YOW - YYD
    12h 15m
    $291–1,125

  2. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Fallowfield to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    3. Drive from Jasper to Valemount Petro Canadacar car
    4. Take the bus from Valemount Petro Canada to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Smithers Mallbus bus
    3d 17h
    $1,024–2,227

  3. Drive  4,450 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Smitherscar car 4,450 km
    2d 5h
    $887–1,281

  4. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YUL - YYD
    14h 24m
    $316–1,394

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    3. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain train
    4d 12h
    $1,041–2,209

Ottawa to Smithers by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,041Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,747.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?

Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Smithers Airport (YYD) every 4 hours.

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