There are 5 ways to get from Smithers to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YYD - SEA
6h 1m$75–368Bus
- 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 Seattle Bus Stationbus
21h 9mTrain
- Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
2d 7h$356–758Drive 776.6 mi
- Drive from Smithers to Seattlecar 776.6 mi
15h 28m$178–257Bus #2
- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus
- 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 Seattle Bus Stationbus
21h 9m
Smithers Airport (YYD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Seattle is to fly which costs $75 - $370 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Smithers to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Smithers and arriving at Seattle via Jasper and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Smithers and Seattle is 573 miles. The road distance is 781.1 miles.
The best way to get from Smithers to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 21h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Smithers to Seattle, including transfers.
Smithers to Seattle bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.
Smithers to Seattle train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Smithers station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 9m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Seattle, WA, USA?
Air Canada flies from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Seattle Bus Station via Prince George, BC, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, and Vancouver in around 21h 9m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Smithers to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $130–290
- Business
- $170–290
- Business Plus
- $180–300
- Economy
- $140–290
- Economy Plus
- $160–300
Train from Jasper to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $140–310
- Business
- $180–300
- Business Plus
- $190–310
- Economy
- $150–310
- Economy Plus
- $170–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- BC Bus North
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- [email protected]
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- EBus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Smithers to Seattle bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.
Smithers to Seattle train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Seattle is 781 miles. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Smithers to Seattle.
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