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How to get fromPrince Rupert to Vancouver, BCby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YXT - YVR
    6h 16m
    $270–955

  2. Train to Smithers Airport, fly

    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
    9h 36m
    $176–744

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Prince George, BCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Vancouver, BCbus bus
    23h 20m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Jaspertrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain train VIA Rail
    2d 8h
    $456–1,024

  5. Drive 1,443.3 km

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BCcar car 1,443.3 km
    19h 29m
    $287–414

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC via Prince George, BC, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, and Kamloops, BC in around 23h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prince Rupert to Vancouver via Jasper in around 2d 8h.

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