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

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

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  1. Drive 1,443.7 mi

    best
    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Fairbankscar car 1,443.7 mi
    28h 53m
    $331–478

  2. Train to Smithers Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYD - FAI
    21h 58m
    $275–1,078

  3. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly

    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
    17h 45m
    $334–1,270

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,443.7 mi
  • Duration: 28h 53m

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

You can drive from Prince Rupert to Fairbanks in around 28h 53m.

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