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How to get fromVancouver to Mountain Viewby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Vancouver to Mountain View by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    5h 49m
    $156–724

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    27h 48m
    $154–304

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    30h 17m
    $354–758

  4. Drive 981.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Mountain Viewcar car 981.3 mi
    17h 7m
    $225–325

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YVR - SJC
    7h 40m
    $389–1,214

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YVR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    8h 35m
    $263–619

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    9h 31m
    $203–487

  8. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    9h 11m
    $224–475

  9. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    10h 29m
    $287–492

Vancouver to Mountain View by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 834.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Flair Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 27h 48m.

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