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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Bella Coolaby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Bella Coola by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC)plane plane YXT - QBC
    8h 24m
    $394–1,541

  2. Drive  1,406.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Bella Coolacar car 1,406.5 km
    19h 19m
    $281–406

  3. Train to Smithers Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC)plane plane YYD - QBC
    22h 53m
    $400–1,460

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Bella Coola, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Bella Coola. However, you can take the bus to Terrance Skeena Mall, walk to Lakelse at Skeena Mall, take the line 11 bus to Terminal at Bristol, walk to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) airport, fly to Bella Coola Airport (QBC), then take the taxi to Bella Coola. Alternatively, you can drive from Prince Rupert to Bella Coola in around 19h 19m.

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