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How to get fromVancouver to Carmel Valleyby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver to Carmel Valley by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    6h 48m
    $256–965

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus
    8h 38m
    $166–932

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    38h 27m
    $226–437

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    43h 57m
    $539–1,111

  5. Drive 1,381.2 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Carmel Valleycar car 1,381.2 mi
    23h 40m
    $317–457

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    10h 35m
    $209–567

  7. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    10h 12m
    $243–946

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,212.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Carmel Valley via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Camino Del Mar & 4th St in around 38h 27m.

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