Rome2Rio

How to get fromVancouver to Californiaby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

Find Transport to California

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Vancouver to California by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tram, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    4h 4m
    $258–810

  2. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    5h 3m
    $88–311

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    23h 17m
    $147–292

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    31h 56m
    $380–800

  5. Drive 971 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Los Angelescar car 971 mi
    16h 21m
    $178–256

  6. Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    3. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Clara Stationtram tram
    4h 27m
    $107–562

  7. Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4h 21m
    $230–513

  8. Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    4h 40m
    $117–370

  9. Tram, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PDX - FAT
    5h 37m
    $257–407

  10. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    6h 36m
    $393–478

Vancouver to California by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 507.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Los Angeles Union Station via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 23h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $380–800 and the journey takes 31h 56m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers