Getting Here

A Rav4 driving up a dirt road surrounded by golden grasslands in Kamloops, BC.

Andrew Snucins

Welcome to Kamloops, British Columbia, the gateway to stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventure in the Thompson Valley. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or a business trip, getting to Kamloops is easier than you might think. Travel by road, air, bus, and rail to the heart of BC’s Interior.

Driving to Kamloops

Kamloops is conveniently located on the Trans-Canada Highway, making it easy to reach from major cities in British Columbia and Alberta

Before you hit the road, download the Drive BC app or check drivebc.ca for current road conditions and reports.

Vancouver 3.5 Hours | 354km (220mi)

Whistler 4 Hours | 302km (188mi)

Jasper 4.5 Hours | 441km (274mi)

Banff 5.5 Hours | 494km (307mi)

Calgary 7 Hours | 619km (385mi)

Edmonton 8.5 Hours | 805 km (500 mi)

Flying to Kamloops

Kamloops Airport (YKA) is just a short flight from Vancouver, and Calgary, and is served by several major airlines.

WestJet: WestJet provides multiple scheduled services from Calgary and Vancouver.

Air Canada: Air Canada provides multiple scheduled daily service from Vancouver and Calgary

Pacific Coastal Airlines: Seasonal service between Kamloops and Victoria.

With many daily flights into YKA, taxi, car rental, and shuttle services are available to both Sun Peaks and Kamloops hotels. Pre-book to ensure your ride is ready and waiting for you when you arrive in Kamloops.

Travel by bus

Taking the bus to Kamloops is affordable and convenient, with transportation options from various cities in Canada.

Ebus: Ebus provides Albertans and British Columbians with economical, efficient, and safe transportation.

Rider Express: Transportation service in Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario.

BC Transit services Kamloops. Check out Kamloops Public Transit schedules, maps, and alerts here.

Travel by rail

Take in the scenery and travel to Kamloops by train, a major stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway. After all, our roots as a railway town run deep.

Rocky Mountaineer: For a more memorable and luxurious experience, travel via Kamloops and the Rocky Mountains aboard Rocky Mountaineer.

VIA Rail Canada: For travel between Vancouver, Jasper, and beyond.

Emergency Preparedness

Kamloops is the central hub for Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Okanagan. Emergency events could happen at any time of the year and may affect your travel plans. Please visit these sites to find the latest information.

Drive BC: Information about winter driving, road closures, major events and transportation delays. X: @DriveBC

Emergency Info BC: Information about emergencies in BC, including evacuation orders and alerts. X: @EmergencyInfoBC #BCFlood #BCWildFire

Wildfires: Report wildfires *5555 (Mobile) 1-800-663-5555 (Toll-free) Information about current fire situations, campfire bans, road closures, major events and transportation delays. X: @BCGovFireInfo

Rivers + Lakes Flooding: Information about rivers, major events and flooding in the area.

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