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How to get fromKelowna to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kelowna to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YLW - SMF
    6h 59m
    $74–387

  2. Fly Kelowna International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YLW - SFO
    7h 20m
    $63–277

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    37h 10m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    46h 56m

  5. Drive  1,349.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kelowna to Los Angelescar car 1,349.7 mi
    25h 1m
    $278–401

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

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YLW - SJC
    8h 42m
    $83–389

  7. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YLW - OAK
    7h 16m
    $176–910

  8. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane YLW - FAT
    10h 15m
    $78–374

  9. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYF - SFO
    10h 11m
    $70–319

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

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Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Los Angeles Union Station via Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 37h 10m.

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