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How to get fromVancouver to Kitimatby plane, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane PDX - YXT
    2. Take the bus from Terminal at Bristol to S Lahakas at 780 Blkbus bus
    8h 58m
    $140–760

  2. Drive 1,783.7 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Kitimatcar car 1,783.7 km
    21h 18m
    $352–509

  3. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane SEA - YXT
    3. Take the bus from Terminal at Bristol to S Lahakas at 780 Blkbus bus
    10h 48m
    $176–777

  4. Fly Portland International Airport to Smithers Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane PDX - YYD
    2. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lakelse at Skeena Mall to S Lahakas at 780 Blkbus bus
    15h 20m
    $167–601

  5. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YVR - YXT
    3. Take the bus from Terminal at Bristol to S Lahakas at 780 Blkbus bus
    12h 34m
    $355–1,162

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,158.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Kitimat, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Kitimat. However, you can take the vehicle to Interstate/Rose Quarter station, walk to Rose Quarter TC station, take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT), walk to Terminal at Bristol, then take the bus to S Lahakas at 780 Blk. Alternatively, you can drive from Vancouver to Kitimat in around 21h 18m.

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