There are 8 ways to get from British Columbia to Vancouver by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, ferry, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YVR - PDX
- Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram
4h 49m$318–761Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2115
10h 27m$49–87Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver to Vancouver Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
8h 58m$102–225Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus Vancouver
- Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
9h 41m$86–141Drive 306.5 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Vancouvercar 306.5 mi
5h 31m$71–102Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport
- Take the bus from Chevron - Gas Station to Bellingham Airportbus
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BLI - PDX
5h 48m$212–529Fly Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Union, train
- Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver Stationtrain
5h 40m$161–319Ferry to King County International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport
- Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
7h 58m$681–1,171
British Columbia to Vancouver by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from British Columbia to Vancouver is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from British Columbia to Vancouver is to fly and tram which takes 4h 49m and costs $310 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from British Columbia to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Broadway & 13th St via NW Everett & 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from British Columbia station to Vancouver station. However, there are services departing from Granville Station @ Platform 2 and arriving at Vancouver Station via Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between British Columbia and Vancouver is 278 miles. The road distance is 308.2 miles.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Vancouver without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from British Columbia to Vancouver, including transfers.
British Columbia to Vancouver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
British Columbia to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Vancouver is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Vancouver, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver to Vancouver Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–500
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–500
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $43–49
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $43–49
Bus from Chevron - Gas Station to Bellingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–28
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $24–28
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-888-2535
- Website
- clippervacations.com
Ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- clippervacations.com
- Adult
- $120–210
- Child
- $80–110
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More Questions & Answers
British Columbia to Vancouver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
British Columbia to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between British Columbia to Vancouver is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from British Columbia to Vancouver.
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