There are 6 ways to get from Smithers to Quesnel by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus Prince Rupert
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Quesnel - 205 McLean Stbus Ebus
6h 51mDrive 487 km
cheapest- Drive from Smithers to Quesnelcar 487 km
5h 51m$99–143Train, bus
- Take the train from Smithers to Vanderhooftrain
- Take the bus from Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op to Downtown Exch Bay Bbus 161
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Quesnel - 205 McLean Stbus
8h 34mFly to Quesnel Airport
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Quesnel Airport (YQZ)plane YYD - YQZ
4h 16m$162–750Fly to Prince George Airport, bus
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Prince George Airport (YXS)plane YYD - YXS
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Quesnel - 205 McLean Stbus
6h 2mFly to Williams Lake Airport, drive
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane YYD - YWL
- Drive from Williams Lake Airport (YWL) to Quesnelcar
6h 16m$149–705
Smithers Airport (YYD) to Quesnel Airport (YQZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Quesnel is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Quesnel is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Quesnel. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Quesnel - 205 McLean St via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Smithers and Quesnel is 494 km. The road distance is 487 km.
The best way to get from Smithers to Quesnel without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Smithers to Quesnel, including transfers.
Smithers to Quesnel bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Quesnel is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 4h 16m.
Smithers to Quesnel bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Quesnel is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Smithers to Quesnel.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Quesnel, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Quesnel - 205 McLean St via Prince George, BC and Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, Air Canada and Central Mountain Air fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Quesnel Airport (YQZ) 6 times a week.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Quesnel Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Smithers Airport to Prince George Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Smithers Airport to Williams Lake Airport via Vancouver, Quesnel Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Smithers to Vanderhoof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–170
- Business
- $110–250
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $75–190
- 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
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op to Downtown Exch Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
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