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How to get fromCalifornia to Vancouverby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Vancouver by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SMF - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    3h 56m
    $258–809

  2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    4h 24m
    $106–562

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    24h 58m
    $148–287

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Vancouver Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    30h 22m
    $380–800

  5. Drive 971 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Vancouvercar car 971 mi
    16h 21m
    $178–256

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    4h 6m
    $231–512

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    4h 37m
    $117–369

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BUR - PDX
    4h 57m
    $223–445

  9. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FAT - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    5h 34m

California to Vancouver by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between California, USA and Vancouver, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Broadway & 13th St via Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 24h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Vancouver Station once daily. Tickets cost $380–800 and the journey takes 30h 22m.

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