There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Vancouver by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Vancouver International Airport
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SBP - YVR
4h 48m$136–478Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
36h 10m$559–1,246Drive 1,884.5 km
- Drive from Pismo Beach to Vancouvercar 1,884.5 km
20h 27m$370–534Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SBP - BLI
- Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
8h 3m$183–540
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Vancouver is to fly which costs $130 - $480 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Vancouver is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Vancouver via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 10m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Vancouver is 1594 km. The road distance is 1884.5 km.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Vancouver without a car is to train which takes 36h 10m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Pismo Beach to Vancouver, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Vancouver is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 36h 10m.
Pismo Beach to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Vancouver is 1885 km. It takes approximately 20h 27m to drive from Pismo Beach to Vancouver.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Vancouver via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Seattle in around 36h 10m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via San Diego, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $37–42
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $37–42
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