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How to get fromCalifornia to British Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SMF - YVR
    4h 52m
    $86–462

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
    32h 30m
    $314–502

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    39h 5m
    $1,192–1,837

  4. Drive  2,052.7 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Vancouvercar car 2,052.7 km
    21h 54m
    $373–538

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SFO - YVR
    5h 36m
    $219–626

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane LAX - YVR
    5h 53m
    $164–1,225

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SAN - YVR
    6h 7m
    $257–814

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SNA - YVR
    7h 47m
    $119–563

California to British Columbia by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,207.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between California, USA and British Columbia, Canada?

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 32h 30m.

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