Getting Around Penticton
Penticton is centrally located in the Southern Interior of BC and is the hub of the South Okanagan.
Penticton Regional Airport YYF
Penticton Airport (YYF) is the gateway to the South Okanagan. It's a 50-minute flight from Vancouver (or 4-hour drive) or a 55-minute flight from Calgary (or 8-hour drive). Our regional airport is conveniently located at the south end of the
City, only 10 minutes from downtown. Penticton Airport is located in the traditional territory of the SnPink’tn (Penticton Indian Band).
Airlines
Air Canada — Provides direct flights to Vancouver and Victoria.
WestJet — Provides direct flights to Edmonton and Calgary
Pacific Coastal — Provides direct flights to Vancouver
Cascadia Air — Charter and commuter flights available throughout the Okanagan -
and other parts of B.C.
Charters & Flight Tours — Here are some options to explore the South Okanagan—from above or to charter.
Eclipse Helicopters - For a stunning 360o view of the dynamic South Okanagan, stay above it all with a personalized helicopter tour. An expert Eclipse pilot will shuttle you around the skies high above Skaha Lake and Lake Okanagan, take you on a wine tour complete with private mountaintop picnic, or show you the sights all in a comfortable five-passenger Astar helicopter.
BP Aviation - Offers domestic private, public and government contract air charter
service as well as seasonal scenic sightsee flights throughout the beautiful Okanagan Valley - 30 minute, 1 hour & 2 hour packages available departing from our Penticton base. Customized tour length and routing also available on demand.
City, only 10 minutes from downtown. Penticton Airport is located in the traditional territory of the SnPink’tn (Penticton Indian Band).
Airlines
Air Canada — Provides direct flights to Vancouver and Victoria.
WestJet — Provides direct flights to Edmonton and Calgary
Pacific Coastal — Provides direct flights to Vancouver
Cascadia Air — Charter and commuter flights available throughout the Okanagan -
and other parts of B.C.
Charters & Flight Tours — Here are some options to explore the South Okanagan—from above or to charter.
Eclipse Helicopters - For a stunning 360o view of the dynamic South Okanagan, stay above it all with a personalized helicopter tour. An expert Eclipse pilot will shuttle you around the skies high above Skaha Lake and Lake Okanagan, take you on a wine tour complete with private mountaintop picnic, or show you the sights all in a comfortable five-passenger Astar helicopter.
BP Aviation - Offers domestic private, public and government contract air charter
service as well as seasonal scenic sightsee flights throughout the beautiful Okanagan Valley - 30 minute, 1 hour & 2 hour packages available departing from our Penticton base. Customized tour length and routing also available on demand.
Penticton Getting Here & Around
Travelling to Penticton
Penticton is centrally located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia and is the hub of the South Okanagan. Conveniently located along the HWY 97 corridor, Penticton is easily accessed by the Trans-Canada Highway (HWY 1) to the North and the scenic Crowsnest Highway (HWY 3) to the South.
By Car
Penticton has been one of the top road trip destinations of choice in BC, for generations of visitors! Penticton is centrally located along Highway 97, which is one of the longest North-South highways in North America. It runs from California to Alaska right through the center of the Province of BC. The Highway 97 corridor is the main connection for the South Okanagan to the rest of the Okanagan Valley, Kamloops , and Northern BC. Penticton has convenient access to the Trans-Canada Highway, Crowsnest Highway and other major B.C. highways.
Renting a car lets you establish your own schedule for sightseeing and assists you in getting around Penticton and the South Okanagan region. Budget Car Rental and Enterprise offer a range of economy, mid-size and SUV vehicles to accommodate groups of almost any size and ensure that you can be totally independent while on your trip
For the latest road conditions, or travel distances from other locations, visit DriveBC to Plan Your Route.
Charter Coach
BlueStar Coachlines is a premier transportation supplier serving groups throughout the Okanagan. BlueStar provides transportation for corporate
incentive programs and corporate travel, including airport transfers, shuttles, tours, and event transfers. Professional drivers, sales and customer service professionals work to accommodate custom schedules. BlueStar is located close to Kelowna’s International Airport (YLW) and a good choice for group transfers from YLW to the destination of your choice.
Getting Around
Penticton’s natural landscape and alternative transportation infrastructure, makes the city very accessible to explore by foot, pedal or paddle! Once you arrive into the city and check-in at your accommodation, you can leave your vehicle’s keys behind and enjoy a Fuel Free stay. Exploring Penticton outside of a vehicle allows you slow down and see more and enjoy the freedom to discover the gems that are typically enjoyed by locals all year long!
Taxi & Shuttle
Sometimes we still need to use a vehicle to get around Penticton. Getting from the airport to your hotel, going on a winery, attending an event or exploring some trails further out of the city is easy with the range of taxi and shuttle services available in Penticton. Taxi and shuttle services can accommodate almost any special request.
Public Transportation
Penticton’s Transit System has a modern fleet of low-floor transit buses, which are wheelchair and scooter accessible, serving Penticton’s residential neighbourhoods and commercial areas.
The Okanagan Similkameen Transit System provides regular service between Naramata and Penticton.
Ebus is an Alberta based company that will run two, reservation-only round-trips a day, seven days a week on each of the three routes. The buses between Kamloops and Vancouver would travel over the Coquihalla and Highway 1, with stops in Abbotsford and Merritt. The Vancouver-Kelowna route would also travel over the Coquihalla and Hwy. 1, as well as Hwy. 97C, with stops in Chilliwack and Merritt. The service between Kelowna and Kamloops would be on Hwy. 97C, with a stop in Vernon.
Penticton is centrally located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia and is the hub of the South Okanagan. Conveniently located along the HWY 97 corridor, Penticton is easily accessed by the Trans-Canada Highway (HWY 1) to the North and the scenic Crowsnest Highway (HWY 3) to the South.
By Car
Penticton has been one of the top road trip destinations of choice in BC, for generations of visitors! Penticton is centrally located along Highway 97, which is one of the longest North-South highways in North America. It runs from California to Alaska right through the center of the Province of BC. The Highway 97 corridor is the main connection for the South Okanagan to the rest of the Okanagan Valley, Kamloops , and Northern BC. Penticton has convenient access to the Trans-Canada Highway, Crowsnest Highway and other major B.C. highways.
Renting a car lets you establish your own schedule for sightseeing and assists you in getting around Penticton and the South Okanagan region. Budget Car Rental and Enterprise offer a range of economy, mid-size and SUV vehicles to accommodate groups of almost any size and ensure that you can be totally independent while on your trip
For the latest road conditions, or travel distances from other locations, visit DriveBC to Plan Your Route.
Charter Coach
BlueStar Coachlines is a premier transportation supplier serving groups throughout the Okanagan. BlueStar provides transportation for corporate
incentive programs and corporate travel, including airport transfers, shuttles, tours, and event transfers. Professional drivers, sales and customer service professionals work to accommodate custom schedules. BlueStar is located close to Kelowna’s International Airport (YLW) and a good choice for group transfers from YLW to the destination of your choice.
Getting Around
Penticton’s natural landscape and alternative transportation infrastructure, makes the city very accessible to explore by foot, pedal or paddle! Once you arrive into the city and check-in at your accommodation, you can leave your vehicle’s keys behind and enjoy a Fuel Free stay. Exploring Penticton outside of a vehicle allows you slow down and see more and enjoy the freedom to discover the gems that are typically enjoyed by locals all year long!
Taxi & Shuttle
Sometimes we still need to use a vehicle to get around Penticton. Getting from the airport to your hotel, going on a winery, attending an event or exploring some trails further out of the city is easy with the range of taxi and shuttle services available in Penticton. Taxi and shuttle services can accommodate almost any special request.
Public Transportation
Penticton’s Transit System has a modern fleet of low-floor transit buses, which are wheelchair and scooter accessible, serving Penticton’s residential neighbourhoods and commercial areas.
The Okanagan Similkameen Transit System provides regular service between Naramata and Penticton.
Ebus is an Alberta based company that will run two, reservation-only round-trips a day, seven days a week on each of the three routes. The buses between Kamloops and Vancouver would travel over the Coquihalla and Highway 1, with stops in Abbotsford and Merritt. The Vancouver-Kelowna route would also travel over the Coquihalla and Hwy. 1, as well as Hwy. 97C, with stops in Chilliwack and Merritt. The service between Kelowna and Kamloops would be on Hwy. 97C, with a stop in Vernon.
Penticton Alternative Airport - Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) offers more than 60 daily non-stop commercial flights with nine airlines. The airport is approximately 70 minutes from Penticton. Charter bus, limo and other carriers are available to arrange group transportation.
