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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Canada by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SAN - YVR
    3h 34m
    $317–1,230

  2. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    4. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2d 9h
    $1,248–2,757

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    2d 15h
    $573–1,143

  4. Drive 4,093 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Torontocar car 4,093 km
    42h 4m
    $808–1,167

  5. Fly to Calgary International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SAN - YYC
    4h 11m
    $399–2,165

  6. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SAN - YYZ
    5h 34m
    $342–1,514

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    2d 12h
    $1,236–2,457

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2d 14h
    $1,316–2,924

San Diego to Canada by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,911.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and 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 train from San Diego to Toronto Union Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Windsor in around 2d 9h.

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