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

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Kelowna International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane PDX - YLW
    7h 33m
    $74–364

  2. Train, bus via Surrey

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the bus from Surrey, BC - Guildford Mall to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Avebus bus Vancouver to Kelowna
    13h 40m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna, BC - Downtownbus bus Vancouver
    15h 47m

  4. Drive 740.1 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Kelownacar car 740.1 km
    8h 47m
    $145–210

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SEA - YLW
    7h 52m
    $388–979

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane PDX - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Queensway Exchbus bus
    8h 34m
    $100–445

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna, BC - Downtownbus bus Vancouver
    13h 57m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

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Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Kelowna, BC - Downtown via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station in around 15h 47m.

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