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How to get fromLos Angeles to Kelownaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kelowna by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kelowna International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane LAX - YLW
    8h 19m
    $289–1,263

  2. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Kelowna International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SNA - YLW
    11h 10m
    $155–673

  3. 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, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna, BC - Downtownbus bus
    38h 25m

  4. Train, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Abbotsford Airport to Kelowna, BC - Downtownbus bus
    43h 7m

  5. Drive 2,169.6 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Kelownacar car 2,169.6 km
    24h 54m
    $430–621

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane BUR - YLW
    9h 18m
    $157–708

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane ONT - YLW
    10h 49m
    $158–682

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane LAX - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Queensway Exchbus bus
    9h 47m
    $183–695

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,819.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Kelowna, BC - Downtown via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station in around 38h 25m.

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