How to get from
Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Sun Peaks Resort
Adults
Age 13+Children
Age 0-12Route details
Distance:
62 km / 39 miles
Driving Time:
1hr
*Subject to weather and traffic conditions.
Shared Shuttles may take longer
Return Route:
People often ask
Sun Peaks is 62 km (39 miles) from Kamloops Airport, about an hour by car. Allow extra time in winter, when the climb up Sun Peaks Road can be slow in snow.
Yes. Ridebooker offters shuttle buses from YKA to Sun Peaks running to a set timetable with multiple daily departures. Seats fill up over Christmas, New Year and spring break, so book once your flights are confirmed.
For solo travellers and couples, the shared shuttle bus is the cheapest option. For families and larger groups, an SUV or charter van booked through Ridebooker can work out similar per person, with pickup timed to your flight arrival.
Kamloops Airport (YKA) is the closest, about an hour away. Kelowna International Airport (YLW) has more flight options and is around 2.5 to 3 hours from Sun Peaks. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is roughly 4.5 to 5 hours away by road.
Rideshare availability like Uber and Lyft is limited in Kamloops. Few drivers operated in the area and even fewer want an hour's trip up a mountain road with an empty drive back. Taxis may be available at the airport, but there's no guarantee at busy times. Prebooking a shuttle, bus or private transfer through Ridebooker is the reliable option that guarantees price and availability.
Not really. The village is compact and walkable. Most accommodation is ski in/ski out and an in resort shuttle runs between neighbourhoods in winter.
Yes, in winter. BC requires winter tires on most highways from October 1 to March 31. Sun Peaks Road is steep and winding, and conditions can change quickly as you climb. Booking a transfer through Ridebooker means your journey will be handled by a local driver experienced in the conditions.
About travelling from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Sun Peaks Resort, BC
Sun Peaks Resort is 62km (39 miles) from Kamloops Airport (YKA), about an hour’s drive north on Highway 5 and then up Sun Peaks Road into the mountains. YKA is the closest airport to the resort, with direct flights from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Victoria, making it the quickest way to reach Canada’s second largest ski area. There’s no direct public transit from the airport, so most visitors book a shuttle or transfer.
Ridebooker offers a scheduled shuttle bus from the airport to Sun Peaks Resort with multiple departures throughout the day. It’s the best budget option for solo travellers, couples and anyone happy to travel on a set timetable. The service drops off at most hotels and accommodations in Sun Peaks. Shuttles may make more than one stop, so allow a little extra time on top of the drive.
Alternatively, a private transfer can be booked with Ridebooker to work to your schedule and goes straight to your hotel or condo. Choose from a range of vehicles depending on your group size including a taxi, SUV or 14 passenger van. Private is also the better choice if your flight lands outside the shuttle operating hours, or there’s a chance of delays.
The final stretch is where this drive changes character. Sun Peaks Road leaves Highway 5 at Heffley Creek and climbs around 30 km through forest to the village, with tight corners and steady grades. From November to April, it’s often snow covered. Booking with Ridebooker means a local driver who knows the road handles it for you, at a fixed price agreed before you travel.
Once you arrive, you won’t miss having a car. The village is compact and walkable, most hotels and condos are ski in, ski out, and an in resort shuttle connects the outlying neighbourhoods in winter.
Travelling from Kamloops itself or flying into a different airport? See our transfers from Kamloops, Kelowna Airport (YLW) or Vancouver International Airport (YVR).