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How to get fromVancouver to Calgaryby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver to Calgary by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane PDX - YYC
    5h 47m
    $323–1,058

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus bus Van-Cal
    24h 17m
    $182–362

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus bus Van-Cal
    22h 27m
    $257–534

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus bus
    3. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridge - U of Lcar car
    4. Take the bus from Lethbridge - U of L to Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino*bus bus
    23h 27m

  5. Drive 1,221 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Calgarycar car 1,221 km
    14h 28m
    $241–348

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SEA - YYC
    7h 47m
    $379–974

  7. Train, bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Calgarybus bus
    23h 42m
    $327–539

Vancouver to Calgary by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 927.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Calgary, AB, Canada?

WestJet, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Air Canada fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Vancouver in around 24h 17m.

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