There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Kalama by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Vancouver to Kelso-Longviewtrain Amtrak Cascades
9h 8m$89–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2115
- Take the bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Parkbus 511
11h 17m$51–80Drive 278.2 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Kalamacar 278.2 mi
5h 3m$64–92Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB, train
- Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane CXH - LKE
- Take the train from Seattle to Kelso-Longviewtrain
6h 37m$227–473Fly Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus, bus
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YVR - PDX
- Take the bus from N Interstate & Rose Quarter TC to 99th Street Transit Center: Bay Abus
- Take the bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Parkbus
7h 34m$318–761
Vancouver to Kalama by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Kalama is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Kalama is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Kalama. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Kalama Toteff Park via NW Everett & 5th and 99th Street Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to Kalama. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Kelso-Longview via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Vancouver and Kalama is 300 miles. The road distance is 279.9 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Kalama without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Vancouver to Kalama, including transfers.
Vancouver to Kalama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver to Kalama train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Kalama is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Kalama, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver to Kelso-Longview once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Kalama Toteff Park via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, NW Everett & 5th, 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A, and 99th Street Transit Center in around 11h 17m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–500
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–500
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
Flights from Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- RiverCities Transit
Bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- RiverCities Transit
Bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- RiverCities Transit
- Phone
- +1 360-695-0123
- Website
- C-Tran
Bus from N Interstate & Rose Quarter TC to 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- C-Tran
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Kalama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Vancouver to Kalama train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kelso-Longview station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Kalama is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Vancouver to Kalama.
There are 34+ hotels available in Kalama.









