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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to British Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SAN - YVR
    3h 34m
    $315–1,223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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
    37h 58m
    $308–586

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    43h 1m
    $724–1,562

  4. Drive 2,245.9 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Vancouvercar car 2,245.9 km
    23h 58m
    $441–637

San Diego to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$724Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,911.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and British Columbia, Canada?

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Vancouver Art Gallery via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and East-Van in around 37h 58m.

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