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

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Kelowna by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SMF - YLW
    7h 42m
    $85–429

  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
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    37h 52m

  3. 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 - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    44h 27m

  4. Drive  2,169.6 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Kelownacar car 2,169.6 km
    24h 54m
    $440–636

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SFO - YLW
    7h 24m
    $88–393

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane LAX - YLW
    7h 52m
    $663–1,322

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SAN - YLW
    7h 58m
    $96–451

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,296.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between California, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 4 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 52m.

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