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How to get fromSan Francisco to Edmontonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane SFO - YEG
    6h 44m
    $412–1,125

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane OAK - YEG
    9h 44m
    $166–719

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station 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
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown SE - 123 11 Ave SE to Edmonton Downtown -10235 101 St NWbus bus
    45h 30m
    $364–707

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jasper to Edmontonbus bus
    2d 6h
    $724–1,531

  5. Drive 2,353.9 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Edmontoncar car 2,353.9 km
    27h 2m
    $467–674

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane SJC - YEG
    10h 39m
    $225–878

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane STS - YEG
    11h 8m
    $183–692

  8. Train, bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Banffbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Banff to Edmontonbus bus
    2d 3h
    $624–1,141

San Francisco to Edmonton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,931.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

Air Canada, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Edmonton Downtown -10235 101 St NW via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se, and Calgary Downtown SE - 123 11 Ave SE in around 45h 30m.

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