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How to get fromNorth Vancouver to San Franciscoby ferry, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Vancouver to San Francisco by ferry, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    5h 31m
    $153–722

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 27m
    $159–306

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train
    30h 20m
    $332–724

  4. Drive 950 mi

    1. Drive from North Vancouver to San Franciscocar car 950 mi
    16h 38m
    $218–314

  5. Ferry, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YVR - OAK
    7h 39m
    $259–618

North Vancouver to San Francisco by ferry, subway, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 826.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between North Vancouver, BC, Canada and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lonsdale Quay to San Francisco Bus Station via East-Van, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 27m.

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