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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Powell Riverby bus, plane, ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Powell River by bus, plane, ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Powell River Airport (YPW)plane plane YXT - YPW
    8h 6m
    $177–794

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Prince Rupert to McLoughlin Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from McLoughlin Bay to Port Hardyferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Hardy, BC - Pier Slide Landing to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Avebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave to Comoxtaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Comox to Powell Riverferry ferry
    25h 27m
    $430–1,470

  3. Train to Smithers Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Powell River Airport (YPW)plane plane YYD - YPW
    14h 25m
    $193–863

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Prince Rupert to Klemtuferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Klemtu to Port Hardyferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Hardy, BC - Pier Slide Landing to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Comox to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Powell Riverferry ferry
    27h 58m

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Powell River Airport (YPW) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Prince Rupert to Powell River. 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 Powell River Airport (YPW), walk to Airport Exit & Duncan, then take the line 3 bus to Joyce & Crofton. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to McLoughlin Bay, take the ferry to Port Hardy, take the taxi to Port Hardy, BC - Pier Slide Landing, take the bus to Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, take the taxi to Comox, then take the ferry to Powell River.

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