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How to get fromVancouver to Carsonby plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to Carson by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YVR - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Carsontaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $197–595

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane YVR - LGB
    9h 29m
    $73–321

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    31h 51m
    $215–351

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    41h 42m
    $838–1,335

  5. Drive  1,292.5 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Carsoncar car 1,292.5 mi
    22h 5m
    $296–428

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    6h 33m
    $105–661

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    10h 38m
    $401–608

  8. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    9h 55m
    $191–555

Vancouver to Carson by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration31h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,145 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Carson, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vancouver to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 31h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Seattle, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 41h 42m.

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