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How to get fromWinnipeg to Burns Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Burns Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Smithers Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YWG - YYD
    2. Take the train from Smithers to Burns Laketrain train
    10h 23m
    $220–1,005

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regina to Edmontonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edmonton to Jasperbus bus
    4. Drive from Jasper to Valemountcar car
    5. Take the bus from Valemount to Prince George, BCbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Burns Lakebus bus
    33h
    $365–629

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to McBridetrain train
    3. Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Burns Lakebus bus
    45h 34m
    $520–1,223

  4. Drive 2,258.6 km

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Burns Lakecar car 2,258.6 km
    25h 49m
    $446–644

  5. Fly to Prince George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Prince George Airport (YXS)plane plane YWG - YXS
    2. Take the bus from Prince George: Westgate Mall to Burns Lakebus bus
    10h 30m
    $328–1,103

  6. Fly to Quesnel Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Quesnel Airport (YQZ)plane plane YWG - YQZ
    2. Take the bus from Quesnel, BC - Petro Canada to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Burns Lakebus bus
    13h 55m

  7. Fly to Northwest Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane plane YWG - YXT
    2. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Smithers Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Burns Lakebus bus
    14h 41m
    $535–1,085

Winnipeg to Burns Lake by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration45h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$520Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,246.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Burns Lake, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Winnipeg to Burns Lake. However, you can take the bus to Westbound Wellington at Airport Terminal, walk to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) airport, fly to Smithers Airport (YYD), take the taxi to Smithers, then take the train to Burns Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Burns Lake via Regina, Edmonton, Jasper, Valemount, and Prince George, BC in around 33h.

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