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How to get fromCalifornia to Edmontonby plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Edmonton by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane SFO - YEG
    6h 59m
    $124–507

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Edmontontrain train
    5d 6h

  3. Drive  2,798 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Edmontoncar car 2,798 km
    27h 7m
    $558–806

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane LAX - YEG
    7h 23m
    $139–576

  5. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane SMF - YEG
    9h 13m
    $131–613

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane LGB - YEG
    9h 23m
    $210–960

  7. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane FAT - YEG
    10h 10m
    $129–609

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,947.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between California, USA and Edmonton, AB, Canada?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and WestJet fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Edmonton via Seattle, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Granville Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver, and Edmonton in around 5d 6h.

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