There are 5 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC by car, plane, bus, or train
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Drive to Northwest Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar
- Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane YXT - YVR
4h 29m$282–952Train to Smithers Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane YYD - YVR
9h 33m$176–764Bus
- Take the bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus
21h 49mTrain
- Take the train from Prince Rupert to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain VIA Rail
2d 8h$456–1,024Drive 1,442.8 km
- Drive from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BCcar 1,442.8 km
19h 24m$244–352
Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 19h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC is to drive and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $280 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC station. However, there are services departing from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave and arriving at Vancouver - Pacific Station via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue and Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC. However, there are services departing from Prince Rupert and arriving at Vancouver via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Prince Rupert and Vancouver, BC is 866 km. The road distance is 1442.8 km.
The best way to get from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC without a car is to bus which takes 21h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC, including transfers.
Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave station.
Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Prince Rupert station.
The best way to get from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC is to bus which takes 21h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Vancouver, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Station 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 21h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prince Rupert to Vancouver via Jasper in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Northwest Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Smithers Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Northwest Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–900
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Prince Rupert to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 32h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $260–600
- Business
- $320–550
- Business Plus
- $340–550
- Economy
- $290–600
- Economy Plus
- $330–600
Train from Jasper to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $190–450
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $190–430
- Business
- $250–420
- Business Plus
- $270–440
- Economy
- $220–440
- Economy Plus
- $240–450
Train from Prince Rupert to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–290
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $80–200
- Business
- $130–280
- Business Plus
- $140–290
- Economy
- $90–210
- Economy Plus
- $100–220
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- BC Bus North
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- [email protected]
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- EBus
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Booking & Getting There
Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave station.
Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC is 1443 km. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, BC.
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