There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Fort St. James by plane, bus, taxi, car, or train
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 Prince George Airport, bus, taxi
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Prince George Airport (YXS)plane YVR - YXS
- Take the bus from Prince George: Westgate Mall to Vanderhoofbus
- Take the taxi from Vanderhoof to Fort St. Jamestaxi
6h 4m$358–947Fly to Smithers Airport, train, drive
cheapest- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YVR - YYD
- Take the train from Smithers to Fort Frasertrain
- Drive from Fort Fraser to Fort St. Jamescar
8h 53m$146–684Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kamloops, BCbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-opbus 161
- Take the taxi from Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op to Fort St. Jamestaxi
15h 41mDrive 879.8 km
- Drive from Vancouver to Fort St. Jamescar 879.8 km
12h 21m$173–250Bus, taxi via YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line
- Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport to Kamloopsbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Hosp Rd at Health Care Avebus 161
- Take the taxi from Hosp Rd at Health Care Ave to Fort St. Jamestaxi
18h 35m
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Prince George Airport (YXS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Fort St. James is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Fort St. James is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 6h 4m and costs $350 - $950.
The distance between Vancouver and Fort St. James is 706 km. The road distance is 879.8 km.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Fort St. James without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 15h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Vancouver to Fort St. James, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Fort St. James is 880 km. It takes approximately 12h 21m to drive from Vancouver to Fort St. James.
There are one+ hotels available in Fort St. James.
What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Fort St. James, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Fort St. James. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Prince George Airport (YXS), take the taxi to Prince George: Westgate Mall, take the bus to Vanderhoof, then take the taxi to Fort St. James. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kamloops, BC, walk to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, take the bus to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, take the bus to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op, then take the taxi to Fort St. James.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Smithers Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Smithers to Fort Fraser
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $50–150
- Business
- $100–240
- Business Plus
- $110–260
- Economy
- $60–160
- Economy Plus
- $65–170
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George: Westgate Mall to Vanderhoof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- [email protected]
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kamloops, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- EBus
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kamloops, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $50–110
Bus from Vancouver International Airport to Kamloops
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $50–120
- Phone
- +1 855 499 1119
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
Bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Hosp Rd at Health Care Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Bulkley - Nechako
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Vanderhoof Taxi Limited
- Phone
- +1 778 916 1616
- Website
- vanderhooftaxi24.com
Vanderhoof Taxi Limited
- Phone
- +1 778 916 1616
- Website
- vanderhooftaxi24.com
Vanderhoof Taxi Limited
- Phone
- +1 778 916 1616
- Website
- vanderhooftaxi24.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
















