There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Smithers by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane SEA - YYD
6h 56m$91–435Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus
21h 34mTrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain
2d 5h$489–1,043Drive 1,250.9 km
- Drive from Seattle to Smitherscar 1,250.9 km
15h 26m$250–360Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YVR - YYD
7h 22m$207–618Bus #2
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Smithers Mallbus
21h 34m
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Smithers is to fly which costs $90 - $440 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Smithers is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Smithers Mall via Vancouver - Pacific Station, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Smithers via Vancouver and Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Seattle and Smithers is 917 km. The road distance is 1250.9 km.
The best way to get from Seattle to Smithers without a car is to bus which takes 21h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Seattle to Smithers, including transfers.
Seattle to Smithers bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Smithers is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 34m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?
Air Canada, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Smithers Airport (YYD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Smithers Mall via Vancouver - Pacific Station, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 21h 34m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Smithers Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Smithers Airport via Victoria, Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Smithers Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $190–420
- Business
- $250–420
- Business Plus
- $260–440
- Economy
- $220–430
- Economy Plus
- $240–440
Train from Jasper to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $180–400
- Business
- $240–410
- Business Plus
- $250–420
- Economy
- $200–410
- Economy Plus
- $220–420
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- [email protected]
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Smithers Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Smithers bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Vancouver station.
Seattle to Smithers train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Smithers is 1251 km. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Seattle to Smithers.
There are 14+ hotels available in Smithers.

















