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How to get fromSan Francisco to Smithersby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Smithers by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane SFO - YYD
    8h 5m
    $161–638

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    4. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain train
    3d 6h
    $854–1,866

  3. Drive 2,558.5 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Smitherscar car 2,558.5 km
    29h 7m
    $508–733

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane SMF - YYD
    13h 29m
    $213–811

San Francisco to Smithers by subway, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$854Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,976.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Smithers Airport (YYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Smithers via Lake Merritt, Oakland, Seattle, Vancouver, and Jasper in around 3d 6h.

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