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How to get fromSan Francisco to North Vancouverby plane, ferry, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to North Vancouver by plane, ferry, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SFO - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    5h 33m
    $210–980

  2. 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
    26h 57m
    $218–416

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    29h 27m
    $465–1,010

  4. Drive 1,527.6 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to North Vancouvercar car 1,527.6 km
    16h 37m
    $300–433

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane OAK - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Waterfront Station Northbound to Lonsdale Quay Northboundferry ferry
    7h 21m
    $354–875

San Francisco to North Vancouver by subway, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,329.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Lonsdale Quay via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and East-Van in around 26h 57m.

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