There are 4 ways to get from Smithers to Seattle by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YYD - SEA
6h 1m$75–357Bus, train
- Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
21h 44mTrain
- Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
2d 7h$344–754Drive 782.4 mi
- Drive from Smithers to Seattlecar 782.4 mi
15h 10m$150–217
Smithers Airport (YYD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Seattle is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Smithers to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $360.
No, there is no direct train from Smithers to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Smithers and arriving at Seattle via Jasper and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Smithers and Seattle is 573 miles. The road distance is 787 miles.
The best way to get from Smithers to Seattle without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Smithers to Seattle, including transfers.
Smithers to Seattle train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Smithers station.
The best way to get from Smithers to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 2 days 7h.
Seattle is 1h behind Smithers. It is currently 1:13 AM in Smithers and 12:13 AM in Seattle.
Smithers to Seattle train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Seattle, WA, USA?
Air Canada flies from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithers to Seattle via Jasper and Vancouver in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Smithers Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Smithers to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $120–280
- Business
- $160–290
- Business Plus
- $180–300
- Economy
- $140–290
- Economy Plus
- $160–300
Train from Jasper to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $130–300
- Business
- $180–300
- Business Plus
- $190–310
- Economy
- $150–310
- Economy Plus
- $170–320
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- BC Bus North
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- [email protected]
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- EBus
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