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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Vancouver by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    4h 19m
    $116–368

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    18h 18m
    $101–198

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Vancouver Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 20m
    $223–484

  4. Drive 643.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Vancouvercar car 643.1 mi
    11h 4m
    $118–170

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    4h 19m
    $232–514

  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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    5h 29m
    $113–470

  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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane STS - PDX
    5h 32m
    $171–476

San Francisco to Vancouver by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration18h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Broadway & 13th St via Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 18h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Vancouver Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–480 and the journey takes 18h 52m.

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