There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver to Carson by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane YVR - SNA
- Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Carsontaxi
6h 1m$372–935Fly Vancouver International Airport to Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane YVR - LGB
9h 36m$73–331Bus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
31h 51m$189–329Train
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Uniontrain 72
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
39h 4mDrive 1,292.5 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Carsoncar 1,292.5 mi
22h 5m$296–428Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane YVR - LAX
6h 33m$105–761Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Uniontrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SEA - BUR
7h 55m
Vancouver to Carson by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Carson is to fly which costs $70 - $340 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Carson is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 1m and costs $370 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Carson. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Flower / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to Carson station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Harbour and arriving at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines via Seattle and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 4m.
The distance between Vancouver and Carson is 1152 miles. The road distance is 1300 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Carson without a car is to bus which takes 31h 51m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Vancouver to Carson, including transfers.
Vancouver to Carson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver to Carson train services, operated by Harbour Air, depart from Vancouver Harbour station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Carson is to bus which takes 31h 51m and costs $180 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 39h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 6h 33m.
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 Harbour to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Seattle Lake Union, Fairview Ave N & Aloha St, 3rd Ave S & S Main St, Seattle, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 39h 4m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–600
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Redmond
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Phone
- +1 778 800 0225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vancouver to Carson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Vancouver to Carson train services, operated by Harbour Air, arrive at Seattle Lake Union station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Carson is 1300 miles. It takes approximately 22h 5m to drive from Vancouver to Carson.
There are 1761+ hotels available in Carson.

