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

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  1. Drive, fly

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    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar car
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YXT - YLW
    5h 31m
    $125–595

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    20h

  3. Drive  1,399.2 km

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Kelownacar car 1,399.2 km
    17h 15m
    $254–367

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Burns Laketrain train
    2. Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to Downtown Exch Bay Bbus bus 161
    3. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    22h 51m

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 972.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, and Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall in around 20h.

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