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How to get fromBritish Columbia to San Diegoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from British Columbia to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    5h 25m
    $222–905

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    38h 42m
    $213–430

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    45h 37m
    $517–1,100

  4. Drive 1,397.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to San Diegocar car 1,397.3 mi
    23h 56m
    $320–462

British Columbia to San Diego by subway, bus, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration38h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,187.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and San Diego, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to County Center/Little Italy Station via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 38h 42m.

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