GETTING HERE & AROUND TRAVELLING

To Penticton

Penticton is located in the south central interior of British Columbia and is the urban hub of the South Okanagan Valley. It is conveniently located along the Highway 97 corridor, which is the main connection for the South Okanagan to the rest of the Okanagan Valley and other major BC highways. Penticton is also serviced by two airports, locally by Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and further by Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

BY CAR

For generations, Penticton has been one of the top road trip destinations of choice in BC. Being centrally located along Highway 97 makes Penticton a fantastic base when exploring the Okanagan Valley. With convenient access to other major routes, Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) and Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway), Penticton is an ideal stop for longer road trips. For the latest road conditions, or travel distances from other locations, visit DriveBC.ca to plan your route.

BY AIR

Arriving by air, Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) is conveniently located at the south end of Penticton and only a 10 minute drive from downtown. Direct flights from Vancouver are serviced by Air Canada and Pacific Coastal Airways. Direct flights from Calgary and Edmonton are serviced by Westjet. Car rentals are conveniently available on-site with Budget Car Rental. Several carriers also fly into Kelowna International Airport (YLW), which is approximately a 1.5 hour drive north of Penticton and offers air service between other major national and international destinations.

Getting Around

Penticton’s natural landscape and accessible walking and biking paths make the city very easy to explore by foot, pedal or paddle. Once you arrive and check-in at your accommodation, you can leave your vehicle’s keys behind and enjoy a ‘Fuel Free…Almost’ vacation. Exploring Penticton without your vehicle allows you the freedom to slow down, see more and discover the local gems, typically enjoyed by locals all year long!

TAXI, RIDE-SHARE & SHUTTLES

Sometimes we still need to use a vehicle to get around Penticton. Getting from the airport to your hotel, going on a wine tour, attending an event or exploring some trails further outside of the city is easy with the range of taxi and shuttle services available, as well as a newly available ride-sharing program. 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, as well as service down to Osoyoos and up to Kelowna.