What is the cheapest way to get from Smithers to Williams Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Williams Lake is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Smithers to Williams Lake?

The fastest way to get from Smithers to Williams Lake is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Smithers and Williams Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Williams Lake. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canada via Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Smithers to Williams Lake?

The distance between Smithers and Williams Lake is 467 km. The road distance is 605.1 km.

How do I travel from Smithers to Williams Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Smithers to Williams Lake without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Smithers to Williams Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Smithers to Williams Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smithers to Williams Lake bus from?

Smithers to Williams Lake bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.

Bus or fly from Smithers to Williams Lake?

The best way to get from Smithers to Williams Lake is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Smithers to Williams Lake bus arrive?

Smithers to Williams Lake bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.

Can I drive from Smithers to Williams Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Williams Lake is 605 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Smithers to Williams Lake.

Where can I stay near Williams Lake?

There are 11+ hotels available in Williams Lake.

Smithers to Williams Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Smithers to Williams Lake by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)plane YYD - YWL
5h 11m
$182–655
Drive 605.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Smithers to Williams Lakecar 605.1 km
7h 20m
$120–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus Prince Rupert
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canadabus Prince George
8h 45m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Smithers to Vanderhooftrain
2. Take the bus from Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op to Downtown Exch Bay Bbus 161
3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canadabus
10h 28m
Bus via Burns Lake
1. Take the bus from 4th Ave at King St to Government at Gilganbus 162
2. Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to Downtown Exch Bay Bbus 161
3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canadabus
10h 54m

Smithers Airport (YYD) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) flights

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Distance: 467.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Williams Lake, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Central Mountain Air fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Williams Lake, BC - Petro Canada via Prince George, BC and Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue in around 8h 45m.

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