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Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park
Interpretive centre in Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park sharing Secwépemc history, culture, and archaeology with indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Cheapest price on 25 Oct
£53
Average ticket price on 25 Oct
£71
Fastest journey on 25 Oct
4 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 25 Oct
5 h 56 m
Buses on 25 Oct
4
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vancouver, BC to Kamloops, BC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vancouver, BC to Kamloops, BC will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
On Sun 25 Oct, we found 4 buses from Vancouver, BC to Kamloops, BC, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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· Buses from Vancouver, BC to Kamloops, BC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:45, the last at 17:30. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 50m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 5:45 |
Last bus 17:30 |
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The table below shows live departures for Vancouver, BC to Kamloops, BC coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 25 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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· | 6:30 Vancouver, BC | 6h05 | 12:35 Kamloops, BC | 1 change | |
0 | 8:15 Vancouver, BC | 4h50 | 13:05 Kamloops, BC | 0 changesdirect | |
· | 14:15 Vancouver, BC | 7h45 | 22:00 Kamloops, BC | 1 change | |
0 | 15:00 Vancouver, BC | 5h05 | 20:05 Kamloops, BC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Interpretive centre in Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park sharing Secwépemc history, culture, and archaeology with indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Regional museum covering local history, archaeology, and culture. A practical first stop for understanding Kamloops and the Thompson Valley.
Art gallery with contemporary and regional exhibitions in a central heritage building. Worth visiting for changing shows and local perspectives.
Large riverside park with lawns, beach area, walking paths, and seasonal events. A classic Kamloops stop for relaxing and scenic river views.
Network of trails, canyon scenery, and city viewpoints beside Downtown. Ideal for a short urban nature walk with varied terrain.
Popular city lookout above Kamloops Lake and the river confluence. Visit for broad panoramic views, especially near sunset.
Sockeye salmon from Interior rivers, often cedar-planked or smoked. It is central to Secwépemc food traditions and a hallmark of the Thompson region.
Bannock is a simple fried or baked bread long associated with Indigenous and frontier cooking across British Columbia, often served with soups or jam.
Saskatoon berry pie uses prairie berries common in Western Canada. Its sweet almond-like flavour makes it a classic regional dessert.
Casual café and bakery specialising in artisan doughnuts, pastries and good coffee; ideal for breakfast or a sweet stop.
Popular brewery and pub pouring house beers with burgers, pizzas and hearty plates in a lively, casual setting.
Long-running local Greek spot known for generous portions, grilled meats and warm hospitality in an unfussy family-style room.
Moderate for Canada: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and casual meals are fairly affordable for visitors.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants, about 10% for taxis, and spare change or 10% in cafés if table service is provided.
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Most Vancouver, BC to Kamloops, BC buses use the Vancouver to Kamloops, McGill at Chapperton station pair. Use this guide to compare Vancouver, BC and Kamloops, BC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Vancouver is 3 km from Vancouver city centre. Public transport options include:
Vancouver has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several food outlets inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available inside the station. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vancouver.
Available at Vancouver: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vancouver: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Kamloops, McGill at Chapperton is 2 km from Kamloops city centre. Public transport options include:
Kamloops, McGill at Chapperton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Kamloops, McGill at Chapperton. ATMs are available at Kamloops, McGill at Chapperton.
Ticket office support is available at Kamloops, McGill at Chapperton.
Available at Kamloops, McGill at Chapperton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kamloops, McGill at Chapperton: There is a curbside access point for buses.
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