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

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There are 6 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Whistler by bus, plane, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    7h 56m
    $314–1,071

  2. Train to Smithers Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    11h 10m
    $210–830

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Prince George, BCbus 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 bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    23h 39m

  4. Drive  1,311.3 km

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Whistlercar car 1,311.3 km
    17h 58m
    $266–384

  5. Ferry, ferry to Sandspit Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegateferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Skidegate to Alliford Bayferry ferry
    3. Fly from Sandspit Airport (YZP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YZP - YVR
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    14h 27m
    $224–983

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Vanderhooftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op to Downtown Exch Bay Bbus bus 161
    3. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    26h 16m

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 991.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Prince Rupert to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa via Prince George, BC, 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, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Burrard Skytrain Station in around 23h 39m.

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