5.0
Pros: The scenery. The upstairs viewing area. The staff. Cons: Nil. Tips: Be prepared for the unknown. Freight trains have right of way.
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On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Prince Rupert to Prince George. The train trip from Prince Rupert to Prince George is usually about 12 hours and 29 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 308 mi (495 km) |
Fastest train | 12h 29m |
Lowest price | $100.28 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Overall score for trains from Prince Rupert to Prince George
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The scenery. The upstairs viewing area. The staff. Cons: Nil. Tips: Be prepared for the unknown. Freight trains have right of way.
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Prince Rupert to Prince George. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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VIA Rail | 1 | 12h 29m | $101.53 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Prince Rupert and Prince George. In addition to being completely green-certified, VIA Rail’s new, state-of-the-art trains feature amenities such as free reliable Wi-Fi, wide aisles, ergonomic seats, and wheelchair lifts in every accessible car. VIA Rail is known for its unparalleled customer service and snazzy black and yellow paint scheme.
The distance between Prince Rupert and Prince George is approximately 308 miles, or 495 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 29 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Prince Rupert to Prince George. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Prince Rupert at 8:00am and arrives in Prince George around 12 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Prince George with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Prince George to Prince Rupert.
There is one train station in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert
Prince George has one train station.
Prince George
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