Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Canada

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SFO - YVR
    5h 18m
    $167–724

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane SFO - YEG
    6h 41m
    $122–515

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    2d 16h
    $709–1,072

  4. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $2,098–3,552

  5. Drive  4,215.7 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Torontocar car 4,215.7 km
    41h 11m
    $754–1,089

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SFO - YYC
    5h 22m
    $494–1,717

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane OAK - YVR
    6h 55m
    $341–768

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2d 22h
    $2,247–3,799

San Francisco to Canada by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$709Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Canada.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,325.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Canada?

Flair Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Toronto via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There