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

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

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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
    $71–279

  4. Bus, drive via Burns Lake

    1. Take the bus from 4th Ave at King St to Government at Gilganbus bus 162
    2. Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to Nautley General Storebus bus 161
    3. Drive from Nautley General Store to Fort St. Jamescar car
    5h 57m

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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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