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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    5h 33m
    $224–910

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    9h 11m
    $175–507

  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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    37h 41m
    $211–421

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    44h 33m
    $519–1,086

  5. Drive 1,395.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver, BC to San Diegocar car 1,395.3 mi
    23h 57m
    $320–462

  6. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    8h 49m
    $210–886

Vancouver, BC to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration37h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to County Center/Little Italy Station via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 37h 41m.

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