There are 4 ways to get from Prince George to Burns Lake by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilganbus 161
3h 56m$50–90Drive 227.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Prince George to Burns Lakecar 227.3 km
2h 44m$46–66Train
- Take the train from Prince George to Burns Laketrain VIA Rail
3h 58m$55–260Bus, train
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Vanderhoof Co-Op Mallbus Prince George to Prince Rupert
- Take the train from Vanderhoof to Burns Laketrain VIA Rail
4h 28m$81–319
Prince George to Burns Lake by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prince George to Burns Lake is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Prince George to Burns Lake is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Exch Bay B and arriving at Government at Gilgan. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prince George and arriving at Burns Lake. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Prince George and Burns Lake is 242 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Prince George to Burns Lake without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $50 - $90.
The bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilgan takes 3h 56m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Prince George to Burns Lake bus services, operated by BC Transit - Bulkley - Nechako, depart from Downtown Exch Bay B station.
Prince George to Burns Lake train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Prince George station.
The best way to get from Prince George to Burns Lake is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $260 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Prince George, BC, Canada and Burns Lake, BC, Canada?
BC Transit - Bulkley - Nechako operates a bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilgan 3 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 56m. BC Bus North also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Prince George to Burns Lake 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–260 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Prince George to Burns Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $100–240
- Business Plus
- $110–260
- Economy
- $60–160
- Economy Plus
- $65–170
Train from Vanderhoof to Burns Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–100
- Business
- $75–210
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $30–110
- Economy Plus
- $35–120
- Phone
- +1 855 499 1119
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilgan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilgan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Prince George to Burns Lake bus services, operated by BC Transit - Bulkley - Nechako, arrive at Government at Gilgan station.
Prince George to Burns Lake train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Burns Lake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prince George to Burns Lake is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Prince George to Burns Lake.
Book your Prince George to Burns Lake train tickets online with Omio.
There are one+ hotels available in Burns Lake.