Transportation & Driving
AIRPORT
The Prince George Regional Airport (YXS) serves Prince George and the surrounding area, and is the centre of a 'hub and spoke' system with carriers such as Air Canada, Central Mountain Air and WestJet moving traffic between Northern B.C. communities and larger metropolitan areas via Prince George. Recently completed was an expansion of the terminal building, which includes a new International Arrivals area. Nearly 400,000 passengers travel through the airport annually. There are eleven direct flights to Vancouver and one direct flight to Calgary daily.
BUS
- City Transit Information (Bus Fares / Maps / Schedules)
- Greyhound: Travel day or night with Greyhound, no reservation required. All Greyhound buses are equipped with air conditioning, an on-board restroom, and reclining seats with headrests, footrests and tinted windows. For more information (including fares & schedules), contact Greyhound.
RAIL
Enjoy the scenery and slower pace of train travel with VIA Rail. Three days per week VIA Rail travels west to Prince Rupert and east to Jasper and beyond. Click here for VIA Rail’s “Skeena Route” info (including pricing).
DRIVING
Prince George is located at the junction of Highways 16 and 97; major transport and tourism routes. All highways and city streets are well maintained by the City of Prince George and the BC Ministry of Transportation.
- Safety is the first priority when driving in BC.
- The use of seatbelts is mandatory, as is the use of infant and child car seats for children up to 40 lbs (18 kg).
- Speed limits are clearly marked (in Kms/hr) in most city areas and along highways. However it is always the responsibility of drivers to know and obey area speed limits.
- The use of motorcycle helmets is mandatory, except for those who practice the Sikh religion, who have unshorn hair and therefore wear a turban consisting of more than 5 square metres of cloth.
- Drinking and driving is a criminal offense and is taken very seriously by local authorities, who regularly carry out drinking and driving counterattack programs.
- Vehicle insurance is mandatory in BC. Always ensure that proof of sufficient insurance stays with the vehicle.
- For drivers not used to winter weather, negotiating the roads of Prince George in the winter months can take some practice. Wet, icy and snowy conditions are common between November and March. Most residents equip vehicles with winter tires, and perform special winter vehicle maintenance – such as changing to fluids made for lower temperatures.
For more information on driving-related regulations, including licensing, insurance, and road safety please contact:
Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC)
