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How to get fromPrince Rupert to North Vancouverby car, plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Drive to Northwest Regional Airport, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar car
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YXT - YVR
    3. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    4h 46m
    $284–955

  2. Train to Smithers Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YYD - YVR
    3. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    9h 51m
    $176–764

  3. Bus, ferry

    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 Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    22h 18m

  4. Drive  1,440.2 km

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to North Vancouvercar car 1,440.2 km
    19h 18m
    $262–378

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to North Vancouver. However, you can drive to Terrace-Airport-YXT airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), take the subway to Waterfront Station @ Platform 5, walk to Waterfront Station Northbound, then take the ferry to Lonsdale Quay Northbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Lonsdale Quay Northbound via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Vancouver - Pacific Station, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Waterfront Station @ Platform 1, and Waterfront Station Northbound in around 22h 18m.

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