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How to get fromSan Diego to Whistlerby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Whistler by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SAN - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    4h 50m
    $354–1,305

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Tacomatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus
    43h 56m
    $615–1,300

  3. Drive 2,367.3 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Whistlercar car 2,367.3 km
    25h 36m
    $468–676

  4. Train, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus
    46h 2m
    $754–1,652

San Diego to Whistler by tram, bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,031.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Whistler, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Whistler. However, you can fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport, then take the shuttle to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Whistler via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Tacoma, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Downtown in around 43h 56m.

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