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How to get fromEdmonton to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Edmonton to California by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Edmonton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YEG - SFO
    7h 3m
    $82–350

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    5d 7h

  3. Drive  1,738.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Los Angelescar car 1,738.6 mi
    27h 8m
    $398–575

  4. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YEG - LAX
    7h 40m
    $93–389

  5. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YEG - SMF
    8h 31m
    $108–560

  6. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YEG - SJC
    9h 32m
    $152–662

  7. Fly Edmonton International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YEG - SAN
    9h 9m
    $118–511

  8. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYC - LAX
    9h 28m
    $159–1,557

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,208.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

Air Canada, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edmonton to Los Angeles via Edmonton, Vancouver, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Seattle in around 5d 7h.

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