5.0
Pros: The staff were wonderful. Driver slowed down so we could see black bears. So special. Cons: Nil. Tips: If gluten free, take your own food.
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There is one daily train from Prince George to Jasper. Traveling by train from Prince George to Jasper usually takes 7 hours and 45 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 205 mi (330 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 45m |
Lowest price | $58.16 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Prince George to Jasper
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The staff were wonderful. Driver slowed down so we could see black bears. So special. Cons: Nil. Tips: If gluten free, take your own food.
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Prince George to Jasper. 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 | 7h 45m | $58.16 |
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 Jasper. 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 George and Jasper is approximately 205 miles, or 330 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 45 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.
Trains departing from Prince George to Jasper tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Prince George at 8:00am and arrives in Jasper around 7 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Jasper 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 Jasper to Prince George.
There is one train station in Prince George.
Prince George
Jasper has one train station.
Jasper
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