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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Fairbanksby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Fairbanks by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YXT - FAI
    15h 28m
    $273–1,070

  2. Train to Smithers Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYD - FAI
    19h 2m
    $265–1,076

  3. Drive  1,443.7 mi

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Fairbankscar car 1,443.7 mi
    28h 53m
    $297–429

  4. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane YXT - ANC
    3. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain train
    24h 41m
    $443–1,633

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration11h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,087.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 28m

What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Fairbanks. 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 Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, then take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Prince Rupert to Fairbanks in around 28h 53m.

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