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How to get fromSanta Monica to Whistlerby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Whistler by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane LAX - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Whistler Village Centrebus bus
    9h 22m
    $194–1,191

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane BUR - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Whistler Village Centrebus bus
    12h 13m
    $148–582

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Whistler Village Centrebus bus
    38h 31m
    $397–608

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus bus
    43h 43m
    $1,168–1,982

  5. Drive  2,171.9 km

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Whistlercar car 2,171.9 km
    23h 32m
    $392–567

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Whistler Village Centrebus bus
    13h 36m
    $359–676

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SNA - YVR
    3. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Whistler Village Centrebus bus
    13h 42m
    $163–648

Santa Monica to Whistler by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,895.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Whistler, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Whistler Village Centre via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtown, and Burrard Skytrain Station in around 38h 31m.

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