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How to get fromAlameda to Vancouverby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Alameda to Vancouver by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SFO - YVR
    5h 28m
    $208–976

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    25h
    $207–402

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    27h 30m
    $473–979

  4. Drive 1,520.6 km

    1. Drive from Alameda to Vancouvercar car 1,520.6 km
    16h 36m
    $300–434

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane OAK - YVR
    6h 34m
    $349–865

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SMF - YVR
    7h 28m
    $646–1,494

Alameda to Vancouver by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,341.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Vancouver, BC, Canada?

Flair Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Vancouver via Sacramento Bus Station and Seattle Bus Station in around 25h.

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