 Driveway to the South Thompson Inn and Guest Ranch, Tourism Kamloops photo
Car TravelDriving to Kamloops from the west coast? Take Highway 5 (the Coquihalla), which splits from the Trans-Canada at Hope, offering an over-the-mountains journey directly to Kamloops. Alternately, at Merritt opt to drive rolling sage-covered hills along Highway 5A to Quilchena and into Kamloops. The Trans Canada Highway is a scenic and historic route as well and it follows the Fraser River up from Hope towards Kamloops. The Trans Canada is the primary route from southern Alberta, while Highway 5 (The Yellowhead) services travelers from Jasper. Rental cars are available at the Kamloops Airport or through local hotels.
Public TransportationVIA Rail provides passenger service and Greyhound Canada schedules multiple daily bus connections between Vancouver, Prince George, Thompson Okanagan communities, and Calgary, Alberta. The Kamloops Transit System provides extensive bus service (completely wheelchair and bicycle accessible) throughout Kamloops. Check for regular and HandyDART schedules at Kamloops Transit.
Air TravelKamloops Airport (YKA) offers air service throughout North America through Air Canada Jazz, WestJet and Central Mountain Air. The Airporter bus delivers passengers to and from hotels, and taxis are readily available, as well as car rentals.
Check with the Visitors Centre (1290 West Trans Canada Highway) for transportation options, and detailed maps of Kamloops that highlight all attractions and amenities.
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