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How to get fromSmithers to Ketchikanby bus, train, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Smithers to Ketchikan by bus, train, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the carferry from Bellingham, WA to Ketchikancarferry car ferry Bel
    2d 10h

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Bellingham, WA to Ketchikancarferry car ferry Bel
    3d 19h
    $451–1,221

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  • Distance: 1,553.1 mi
  • Duration: 2d 10h

What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Ketchikan, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Smithers to Ketchikan. However, you can take the bus to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave, walk to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, take the bus to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, take the bus to Vancouver - Pacific Station, walk to Vancouver, take the train to Bellingham Amtrak Station, walk to Bellingham, WA, take the car ferry to Ketchikan, walk to Tongass Ave/ US Post Office/ AMHS & IFA Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Front Street/ Eagle Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithers to Front Street/ Eagle Park via Jasper, Vancouver, Bellingham Amtrak Station, Bellingham, WA, Ketchikan, and Tongass Ave/ US Post Office/ AMHS & IFA Ferry Terminal in around 3d 19h.

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