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How to get fromSacramento to Vancouver Airport (YVR)by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, subway, shuttle, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Vancouver Airport (YVR) by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, subway, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SMF - YVR
    4h 18m
    $553–1,204

  2. Train, shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane STS - YVR
    10h 44m
    $182–656

  3. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Bellingham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane SMF - BLI
    2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    7h 37m
    $433–803

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus Seattle Airport
    22h 31m
    $212–369

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    25h 36m
    $420–889

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SFO - YVR
    6h 59m
    $230–991

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane OAK - YVR
    8h 8m
    $383–939

  8. Drive 1,433 km

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Vancouver Airport (YVR)car car 1,433 km
    15h 28m
    $283–408

Sacramento to Vancouver Airport (YVR) by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,192.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada?

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, and Bridgeport Station @ Platform 2 in around 22h 31m.

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