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There are 6 ways to get from Castlegar to Smithers by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Castlegar Airport

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    1. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YCG - YYD
    7h 57m
    $143–601

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from A&W - Castlegar to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Smithers Mallbus bus
    20h 6m

  3. Drive  1,333.8 km

    1. Drive from Castlegar to Smitherscar car 1,333.8 km
    16h 39m
    $225–325

  4. Fly from Trail Airport

    1. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane YZZ - YYD
    8h 46m
    $245–849

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from A&W - Castlegar to Orchard Park Mall - Kelownabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilganbus bus 161
    5. Take the train from Burns Lake to Smitherstrain train
    22h 14m

  6. Bus via Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

    1. Take the bus from Castlegar to Abbotsfordbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Abbotsford - Airport Curbside in the shuttle area in front of main terminal entrance to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave to Smithers Mallbus bus
    24h 26m

Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

Air Canada flies from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Smithers Airport (YYD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Castlegar to Smithers Mall via A&W - Castlegar, Orchard Park Exchange Bay B, Bernard Ave at Bertram St, Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave in around 20h 6m.

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