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Kamloops is a major transportation hub in interior British Columbia. Three major highways intersect the city: Trans Canada Highway 1, Highway 5 north to Sun Peaks and Highway 5a south to Merritt. The Kamloops Airport is serviced by two major airlines, Westjet and Air Canada, and one provincial airline Central Mountain Air making air travel effortless. Travel by rail with Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail through BC and Canada.
Westjet
Westjet provides regular direct service to Vancouver and Calgary from Kamloops onward to more than 100 destinations in Canada, the United States and Europe.
AirCanada
Air Canada provides direct, regular service to Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto* onward connecting to more than 170 destinations on five continents. *Toronto flight only runs in the summer months from early June/July - Late August.
Central
Mountain Air
Privately owned and operated, Central Mountain Air maintains bases in Kamloops, Smithers, Vancouver and Calgary, CMA provides regular service to Fort St. John, Kelowna, Prince George, Smithers and Terrace.
Transportation to + from the airport
With many daily flights into the Kamloops Airport (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 to Kamloops.
Bus to Kamloops
Ebus
Ebus runs from Vancouver to Kamloops with stops in Surrey, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and Merritt. The Kelowna to Kamloops route starts in West Kelowna and stops in Vernon. Ebus is an affordable, safe and relaxing way to get you here.!
Rider Express
Rider Express Transportation provides ground transportation to the Lower Mainland, Kelowna, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Golden, Banff, Calgary, Edmonton, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina.
Adventure Charters
Adventure Charters provides a range of charter services. Connecting travelers to Prince George, Hixon, Quesnel, Kersley, McLeese Lake, Soda Creek, Wildwood, Williams Lake. Williams Lake, 150 Mile House, Lac La Hache, 100 Mile House, 70 Mile House, Clinton, Cache Creek, Savona, Kamloops. Kamloops, Spences Bridge, Lytton, Boston Bar, Yale, Hope. Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Surrey
Rocky Mountaineer TRAIN
Journey Through the Clouds: Vancouver - Kamloops - Jasper
Travel through scenic valleys, the Coast Mountains range and the Fraser Canyon with its spectacular white water rapids and dramatic landscape. You will follow the route of the Fraser River, home of British Columbia’s largest salmon run, pass by the Albreda Glacier and magnificent Pyramid Falls, and hopefully see wildlife on the way. The highlight of this route is majestic Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
First Passage to the West: Vancouver - Kamloops - Lake Louise - Banff
Travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels and pass by Craigellachie, the spot where the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. This is the only passenger rail service on this historic route, celebrated for connecting Canada from East to West. Traverse the Continental Divide and be inspired by spectacular mountains and dramatic canyons. If you’re a history buff, this route is for you.
VIA Rail Train
Vancouver to Edmonton: Vancouver - Kamloops - Jasper - Edmonton
Travel the scenic route from Vancouver to Edmonton with ease. Be surrounded by the great Canadian Rockies and all its beauty. Following the Fraser River, you will coast by majestic Mount Robson and see waterfalls and wildlife along the way.
Toronto to Vancouver: Toronto - Sudbury Jct - Sioux Lookout - Winnipeg - Saskatoon - Edmonton - Jasper - Kamloops - Vancouver
Leave the city centre behind and glide through gentle prairie fields, rugged lake country and picturesque towns to the snowy peaks of the majestic Rockies. Imagine an adventure that begins the moment you board the train.
Emergency Preparedness
Kamloops is the central hub for Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Okanagan. Year-round there are natural disasters that could affect your travel plans. Please visit these sites to ensure you are able to travel without complications.
Emergency Info BC
Information about emergencies in BC, including evacuation orders and alerts.
Twitter: @EmergencyInfoBC
#BCFlood #BCWildFire
Rivers + Lakes Flooding
Information about rivers, major events and flooding in the area.
Winter Driving + Highways
Drive BC
Information about road closures, major events and transportation delays.
Twitter: @DriveBC
WILDFIRES
Report wildfires to *5555 on a cell or 1 800 663-5555 toll-free.
Information about current fire situations, campfire bans, road closures, major events and transportation delays.
Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo
PROVINCIAL PARKS
WARNINGS + CLOSURES
BC Parks
Information regarding Provincial campgrounds and park closures.
#BCParks on Twitter
Discover Camping
Provincial Park Camping
Provincial Park camping reservation system and provincial park information.
RECREATION SITES
WARNINGS + CLOSURES
Alerts, closures, and warnings regarding BC’s rustic campsites and recreational trails.
Recreation Sites + Trails
Recreation Trails + Camping
Information you need for planning a safe and enjoyable visit to B.C.'s rugged backcountry.
