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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YVR - YYD
    3h 8m
    $80–398

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kamloops, BCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus bus
    18h 5m

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain train VIA Rail
    2d
    $377–859

  4. Drive 1,092.5 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Smitherscar car 1,092.5 km
    14h 43m
    $216–312

  5. Bus via Burns Lake

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kamloops, BCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilganbus bus 161
    4. Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to 4th Ave at King Stbus bus 162
    20h 40m

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?

Air Canada flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Smithers Mall via Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 18h 5m.

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