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How to get fromLos Angeles to British Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to British Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane LAX - YVR
    5h 57m
    $144–1,125

  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
    32h 44m
    $294–549

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    39h 5m
    $685–1,410

  4. Drive 2,052.6 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Vancouvercar car 2,052.6 km
    21h 54m
    $405–585

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Bellingham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane BUR - BLI
    2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to Chevron - Gas Stationbus bus
    8h 29m
    $165–608

  6. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SNA - YVR
    8h 32m
    $380–1,735

Los Angeles to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$685Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and British Columbia, Canada?

WestJet, Flair Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Vancouver Art Gallery via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and East-Van in around 32h 44m.

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