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How to get fromTumbler Ridge to Prince Rupertby car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus via Prince George

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    1. Drive from Tumbler Ridge to Chetwyndcar car
    2. Take the bus from Chetwynd to Prince Georgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Prince Rupertbus bus
    17h 23m
    $119–217

  2. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Tumbler Ridge to Chetwynd Petro Canadacar car
    2. Take the bus from Chetwynd Petro Canada to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Vanderhoof Co-Op Mallbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vanderhoof to Prince Ruperttrain train
    19h 48m
    $259–577

  3. Drive  1,118 km

    1. Drive from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupertcar car 1,118 km
    14h 35m
    $223–322

  4. Drive to North Peace Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Tumbler Ridge to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)car car
    2. Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YXJ - YXT
    3. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus bus
    11h 51m
    $315–1,340

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Tumbler Ridge to Chetwynd Petro Canadacar car
    2. Take the bus from Chetwynd Petro Canada to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Avebus bus
    17h 23m
    $119–227

  6. Drive to North Peace Regional Airport, fly to Smithers Airport, train

    1. Drive from Tumbler Ridge to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)car car
    2. Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YXJ - YYD
    3. Take the train from Smithers to Prince Ruperttrain train
    15h 12m
    $290–1,210

  7. Drive to Prince George Airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Tumbler Ridge to Prince George Airport (YXS)car car
    2. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YXS - YXT
    3. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus bus
    10h 52m
    $394–1,010

North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 23m

What companies run services between Tumbler Ridge, BC, Canada and Prince Rupert, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert. However, you can drive to Chetwynd, take the bus to Prince George, walk to Prince George, BC, then take the bus to Prince Rupert. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tumbler Ridge to Prince Rupert via Chetwynd Petro Canada, Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave, Vanderhoof Co-Op Mall, and Vanderhoof in around 19h 48m.

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