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Pros: The magnificent scenery and being looked after by Walter. Cons: More dual tracks to prevent some long delays.
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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Prince George to Prince Rupert. Traveling by train from Prince George to Prince Rupert usually takes 12 hours and 25 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 308 mi (495 km) |
| Fastest train | 12h 25m |
| Lowest price | $67.65 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Which train should you take from Prince George to Prince Rupert?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Prince George to Prince Rupert. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail | 1 | 12h 25m | $68.56 |
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 George and Prince Rupert. 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.
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The distance between Prince George and Prince Rupert is approximately 308 miles, or 495 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 25 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Prince George to Prince Rupert. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Prince George at 8:00am and arrives in Prince Rupert around 12 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Prince Rupert 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 Rupert to Prince George.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Prince George?
Main departure station: Prince George
There is one train station in Prince George.
All train stations in Prince George:
Prince George
Where is the train station in Prince Rupert?
Main arrival station: Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert has one train station.
All train stations in Prince Rupert:
Prince Rupert
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