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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to British Columbia by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Kelowna International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane MSP - YLW
    7h 22m
    $155–707

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane, WA to Everett, WAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    39h 4m
    $516–826

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    42h 47m
    $1,396–2,260

  4. Drive  2,763.1 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Vancouvercar car 2,763.1 km
    28h 56m
    $551–796

  5. Fly to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane MSP - YVR
    6h 36m
    $206–860

  6. Fly to Abbotsford International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane plane MSP - YXX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver Downtownshuttle bus
    10h 24m
    $238–1,003

  7. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane MSP - YCD
    10h 19m
    $206–956

Minneapolis to British Columbia by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$516Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,063.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and British Columbia, Canada?

Delta, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, WA, Everett Bus Stop, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 39h 4m.

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