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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SFO - YVR
    5h 10m
    $197–924

  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
    25h 45m
    $198–396

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    28h 58m
    $459–996

  4. Drive 1,525 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Vancouvercar car 1,525 km
    16h 37m
    $300–433

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane OAK - YVR
    6h 58m
    $351–868

San Francisco to Vancouver by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,325.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Vancouver, BC, 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 Vancouver via Sacramento Bus Station and Seattle Bus Station in around 25h 45m.

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