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There are 4 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Fort Simpson by car, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Drive  1,923.8 km

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    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Fort Simpsoncar car 1,923.8 km
    30h 23m
    $325–469

  2. Drive to Northwest Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar car
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane plane YXT - YFS
    20h 38m
    $441–1,798

  3. Train to Smithers Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain train
    2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane plane YYD - YFS
    22h 52m
    $475–1,870

  4. Ferry, ferry to Sandspit Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegateferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Skidegate to Alliford Bayferry ferry
    3. Fly from Sandspit Airport (YZP) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)plane plane YZP - YFS
    29h 50m
    $904–2,813

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,923.8 km
  • Duration: 30h 23m

What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Fort Simpson, NT, Canada?

You can drive from Prince Rupert to Fort Simpson in around 30h 23m.

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