There are 4 ways to get from Smithers to Fort St. John by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane YYD - YXJ
5h 46m$207–910Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus Prince Rupert to Prince George
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Fort St. John Public Librarybus Prince George to Fort St. John
14h$102–179Drive 806.8 km
- Drive from Smithers to Fort St. Johncar 806.8 km
10h 20m$145–209Train, bus
- Take the train from Smithers to Burns Laketrain
- Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to Downtown Exch Bay Bbus 161
- Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Fort St. John Public Librarybus
15h 57m
Smithers to Fort St. John by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Fort St. John is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Fort St. John is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Fort St. John. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Fort St. John Public Library via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Smithers and Fort St. John is 451 km. The road distance is 806.8 km.
The best way to get from Smithers to Fort St. John without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Smithers to Fort St. John, including transfers.
Smithers to Fort St. John bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Fort St. John is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 14h.
Smithers to Fort St. John bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Fort St. John is 807 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Smithers to Fort St. John.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Fort St. John, BC, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Smithers Airport (YYD) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Fort St. John Public Library via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave in around 14h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to North Peace Regional Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Smithers to Burns Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave
- 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 Fort St. John Public Library
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Fort St. John Public Library
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
- Phone
- +1 855 499 1119
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
Bus from Government at Gilgan to Downtown Exch Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
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