There are 7 ways to get from California to Kelowna by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane SMF - YLW
7h 18m$85–460Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus
37h 55mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus
44h 30mDrive 2,169.6 km
- Drive from Los Angeles to Kelownacar 2,169.6 km
24h 54m$438–632Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane SFO - YLW
7h 26m$93–434Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane LAX - YLW
7h 54m$663–1,353Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane SAN - YLW
8h$106–502
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Kelowna is to fly which costs $90 - $440 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from California to Kelowna is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Kelowna. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver - Pacific Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 55m.
The distance between California and Kelowna is 1297 km. The road distance is 2169.6 km.
The best way to get from California to Kelowna without a car is to bus which takes 37h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from California to Kelowna, including transfers.
California to Kelowna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from California to Kelowna is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 55m.
California to Kelowna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Kelowna is 2170 km. It takes approximately 24h 54m to drive from California to Kelowna.
What companies run services between California, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Vancouver - Pacific Station in around 37h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–1,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–270
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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