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How to get fromSmithers to Fort Nelsonby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Smithers to Fort Nelson by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Prince George Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George College Heights Smart Centresbus bus
    2. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YXS - YYE
    7h 26m
    $1,120–2,572

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Fort St. John Public Librarybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    19h 30m
    $152–269

  3. Drive  1,144.3 km

    1. Drive from Smithers to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,144.3 km
    15h 25m
    $228–330

  4. Fly Smithers Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane YYD - YYE
    17h 31m
    $330–1,548

  5. Fly Smithers Airport to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane YYD - YXJ
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    11h 15m
    $257–1,000

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Smithers to Vanderhooftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vanderhoof Co-Op Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Fort St. John Public Librarybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    21h 11m
    $214–535

Smithers to Fort Nelson by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Fort Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Fort Nelson via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave and Fort St. John in around 19h 30m. Alternatively, Air Canada and Central Mountain Air fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) 4 times a week.

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