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How to get fromVancouver to Thompson Riverby bus, car, train, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Thompson River by bus, car, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Merritt, BCbus bus Vancouver
    2. Drive from Merritt, BC to Thompson Rivercar car
    5h 10m
    $64–124

  2. Drive 260.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vancouver to Thompson Rivercar car 260.5 km
    3h 12m
    $52–75

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to North Bendtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the taxi from North Bend to Thompson Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 20m
    $169–396

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane plane YVR - YKA
    2. Drive from Kamloops-Airport-YKA to Thompson Rivercar car
    4h 28m
    $248–712

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kamloops Airport (YKA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver to Thompson River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 383.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Thompson River, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Thompson River. However, you can take the bus to Merritt, BC then drive to Thompson River. Alternatively, you can take the train to North Bend then take the taxi to Thompson River.

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