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How to get fromSmithers to Fort St. Jamesby bus, car, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Smithers to Fort St. James by bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Fort Fraserbus bus Prince Rupert
    2. Drive from Fort Fraser to Fort St. Jamescar car
    4h 15m
    $68–114

  2. Drive  319.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Smithers to Fort St. Jamescar car 319.3 km
    4h 2m
    $64–92

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Smithers to Fort Frasertrain train VIA Rail
    2. Drive from Fort Fraser to Fort St. Jamescar car
    4h 44m
    $72–279

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Vanderhoof Co-Op Mallbus bus Prince Rupert to Prince George
    2. Take the taxi from Vanderhoof Co-Op Mall to Fort St. Jamestaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $202–279

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  • Distance: 318.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Fort St. James, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Smithers to Fort St. James. However, you can take the bus to Fort Fraser then drive to Fort St. James. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithers to Fort St. James via Fort Fraser in around 4h 44m.

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