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How to get fromTacoma to Kelownaby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Kelowna by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SEA - YLW
    4h 15m
    $656–808

  2. Drive  529.7 km

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    1. Drive from Tacoma to Kelownacar car 529.7 km
    6h 35m
    $107–155

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus Ebus
    10h 40m

  4. Train, bus via Hope

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Agassiztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hope - Visitors Center to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    13h 9m

  5. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YVR - YLW
    7h 51m
    $234–509

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    11h 24m

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

WestJet, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, and Vancouver - Pacific Station in around 11h 24m.

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