There are 10 ways to get from British Columbia to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly Vancouver International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane YVR - SMF
5h 4m$344–859Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane YVR - LAX
6h 13m$109–768Bus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
31h 53m$198–335Train
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Uniontrain 72
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
38h 2mDrive 1,277.1 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Los Angelescar 1,277.1 mi
21h 51m$293–423Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane YVR - SFO
5h 33m$153–619Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane YVR - SAN
5h 59m$174–860Fly Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane YVR - SNA
5h 49m$322–870Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Uniontrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
5h 36mTrain to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Uniontrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SEA - SJC
6h 8m
British Columbia to California by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from British Columbia to California is to bus which costs $190 - $340 and takes 31h 53m.
The fastest way to get from British Columbia to California is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $340 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from British Columbia to California station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from British Columbia to California. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Harbour and arriving at Los Angeles via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 2m.
The distance between British Columbia and California is 755 miles. The road distance is 1284.5 miles.
The best way to get from British Columbia to California without a car is to bus which takes 31h 53m and costs $190 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from British Columbia to California, including transfers.
British Columbia to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
British Columbia to California train services, operated by Harbour Air, depart from Vancouver Harbour station.
The best way to get from British Columbia to California is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $340 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 31h 53m, you could also train, which costs and takes 38h 2m.
What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and California, USA?
Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to Los Angeles Union Station via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 31h 53m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–600
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–600
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–600
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–600
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Phone
- +1 778 800 0225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
British Columbia to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
British Columbia to California train services, operated by Harbour Air, arrive at Seattle Lake Union station.
Yes, the driving distance between British Columbia to California is 1285 miles. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from British Columbia to California.
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