There are 8 ways to get from Smithers to Montana by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYD - YXC
- Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Kalispellcar
6h 52m$132–564Fly to Missoula International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane YYD - MSO
11h 58m$97–464Bus
- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Everett Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Everett Station to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
38h 54mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
3d 1h$478–1,023Drive 1,246.2 mi
- Drive from Smithers to Billingscar 1,246.2 mi
23h 19m$286–412Fly to Gallatin Field Airport
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane YYD - BZN
7h 4m$122–564Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane YYD - FCA
7h 50m$141–599Fly to Helena Regional Airport
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane YYD - HLN
11h 20m$193–827
Smithers Airport (YYD) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Montana is to fly which costs $95 - $470 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Montana is to fly and drive which takes 6h 52m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Montana. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Billings via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Vancouver, Everett Station and Spokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 54m.
The distance between Smithers and Montana is 748 miles. The road distance is 1253.5 miles.
The best way to get from Smithers to Montana without a car is to bus which takes 38h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Smithers to Montana, including transfers.
Smithers to Montana bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Montana is to bus which takes 38h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 7h 4m.
Smithers to Montana bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.
Montana is 1h ahead of Smithers. It is currently 5:59 AM in Smithers and 6:59 AM in Montana.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Montana, USA?
You can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Billings via Prince George, BC, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Vancouver, Everett Bus Stop, Everett Station, and Spokane in around 38h 54m. Alternatively, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) twice daily.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Vancouver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Smithers Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Vancouver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Smithers Airport to Helena Regional Airport via Vancouver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,600
Flights from Smithers Airport to Missoula International Airport via Vancouver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Smithers Airport to Missoula International Airport via Vancouver, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Smithers to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $120–280
- Business
- $160–290
- Business Plus
- $170–300
- Economy
- $140–290
- Economy Plus
- $160–300
Train from Jasper to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $130–300
- Business
- $170–300
- Business Plus
- $190–310
- Economy
- $150–310
- Economy Plus
- $170–310
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- BC Bus North
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Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Montana is 1254 miles. It takes approximately 23h 19m to drive from Smithers to Montana.
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