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How to get fromVancouver to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    5h 16m
    $113–239

  2. Tram, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram
    6h 51m
    $57–232

  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
    $142–292

  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. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    6h 1m
    $222–446

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $146–410

Vancouver to Los Angeles by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration23h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, 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.

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