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How to get fromVancouver to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to San Francisco by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 14m
    $141–667

  2. 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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 15m
    $144–286

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    28h 59m
    $321–704

  4. Drive 949.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to San Franciscocar car 949.3 mi
    16h 35m
    $218–314

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YVR - OAK
    7h 21m
    $257–613

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

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    9h 10m
    $233–488

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    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
    9h 15m
    $239–484

  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
    8h 36m
    $217–467

Vancouver to San Francisco by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 823.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and San Francisco, 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 San Francisco Bus Station via Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

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