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How to get fromVancouver to British Columbiaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver to British Columbia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    7h 36m
    $142–299

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115
    9h 41m
    $86–131

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus Seattle Airport
    9h 31m
    $121–193

  4. Drive 490.1 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Vancouvercar car 490.1 km
    5h 34m
    $97–139

  5. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    4h 42m
    $441–1,015

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to Chevron - Gas Stationbus bus
    5h 39m
    $294–753

  7. Train to Seattle - Lake Union, fly to Vancouver Harbour

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    5h 50m
    $218–447

Vancouver to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and British Columbia, Canada?

Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Vancouver once daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 7h 32m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouver 5 times a week. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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