Spokane to Kamloops by train
Kamloops lies 395 km (245 mi) north-west of Spokane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 21 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 482 km (299 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Spokane | Kamloops | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 229,447 | 104,460 |
| Elevation | 530 m (1,739 ft) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Stations on record | Spokane Intermodal Center | Kamloops railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Kamloops
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Spokane to Kamloops
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Staying in Kamloops
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Common questions
How far is Kamloops from Spokane?
395 km (245 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Spokane; by road roughly 482 km (299 mi).
How long does it take to get from Spokane to Kamloops by train?
About 5 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Spokane and Kamloops?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kamloops?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.