Driving to kamloops
Before you hit the road, download the drivebc app or check drivebc.ca for current road conditions and reports.
The Tourism Kamloops office, located across from the Aberdeen Mall off Exit 368, offers 4 Tesla Supercharger stations, 1 EV charging station, and a free sani-station and potable water for RVs.
EDMONTON
8.5 Hours | 805km (500miles)
JASPER
7 Hours | 441km (274miles)
CALGARY
7 Hours | 619km (385miles)
BANFF
5.5 Hours | 495km (495miles)
WHISTLER VIA HWY 1
4 Hours | 377km (377miles)
VANCOUVER VIA HWY 1
5 Hours | 428km (428miles)
VANCOUVER VIA HWY 5
3.5 Hours | 354km (220miles)
SEATTLE WASHINGTON
5 Hours | 465km (289miles)
Flying to Kamloops
COVID-19 Updates
Some routes have been cancelled or modified due to COVID-19, please check with the service provider directly for more information. Updated cleaning policies and procedures for each airline are listed below.
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. WestJet COVID-19 Policies & Procedures.
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. Central Mountain Air COVID-19 Policies & Procedures.
Swoop Air
Swoop Air is Canada's first low-cost airline offering a standard base price with customizable add-on services. From the end of April to end of October 2020, there will be a direct flight 4 times a week from Kamloops to Edmonton. Swoop Air COVID-19 Policies & Procedures.
Air West
Air West is a Vancouver-based company for groups of up to 6 passengers travelling across Western Canada. Operating out of Boundary Bay Airport in Delta, BC, Air West is only 20 minutes from Vancouver International Airport. Air West flys to Kamloops and other destinations in the west accommodating passengers with flexible time schedules and unforgettable personalized service.
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 in Kamloops.
Floatplane Dock
Kamloops Airport is now equipped with an updated floatplane dock along the Thompson River, adjacent to the airport on Aviation Way. The lower docks, upper deck, gangway and launch are open and ready to welcome floatplane operators.
Floatplane operators requiring fueling, flight planning and other aircraft services can contact Shell Aviation, Executive Flight Center, or Mountainaire Services.
Bus to Kamloops
COVID-19 Updates
Some routes have been cancelled or modified due to COVID-19, please check with the service provider directly for more information.
Ebus
Ebus runs from Vancouver to Kamloops with stops in Surrey, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and Merritt. The Kelowna to Kamloops route travels along Highway 1 and 97 with stops in Chase, Sorrento, Salmon Arm, Enderby, Armstrong, and Vernon. Ebus is an affordable, safe and relaxing way to get you here! Ebus COVID-19 Policies & Procedures.
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 travellers 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.
train to kamloops
COVID-19 Updates
Some routes have been cancelled or modified due to COVID-19, please check with the service provider directly for more information.
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
Winter Driving + Highways
Drive BC
Information about road closures, major events and transportation delays.
Twitter: @DriveBC
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.
Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo
Rivers + Lakes Flooding
Information about rivers, major events and flooding in the area.
Trails + Parks
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 + Trails
Recreation Trails + Camping
Information you need for planning a safe and enjoyable visit to B.C.'s rugged backcountry.
RECREATION SITES
WARNINGS + CLOSURES
Alerts, closures, and warnings regarding BC’s rustic campsites and recreational trails.
