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How to get fromCalifornia to Albertaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Alberta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SNA - YYC
    3h 39m
    $204–738

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane LAX - YYC
    5h 50m
    $181–1,818

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver to Canmorebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Canmore - Northwind Hotel to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SWbus bus
    46h 58m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Franklin Stn.bus bus
    2d 6h
    $634–1,491

  5. Drive  2,503.8 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Calgarycar car 2,503.8 km
    24h 8m
    $506–731

  6. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SFO - YYC
    5h 35m
    $276–1,319

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SAN - YYC
    5h 56m
    $1,504–2,407

  8. Train, bus via Kelowna

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SWbus bus
    2d 6h

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,002.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between California, USA and Alberta, Canada?

WestJet, Delta, and four other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW via Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Vancouver, and Canmore - Northwind Hotel in around 46h 58m.

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