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

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There are 3 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Powell River by bus, plane, ferry, 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 7m
    $187–844

  2. 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

  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
    11h 46m
    $193–813

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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 a ferry from Prince Rupert to Powell River via Klemtu, Port Hardy, Port Hardy, BC - Pier Slide Landing, Campbell River, BC - 401, 11th Ave, Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall, Comox, and Hornby Island in around 27h 58m.

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