There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Pacific Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PDX - SAN
5h 21m$88–311Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
30h 18m$169–337Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
35h 54m$420–879Drive 1,085.1 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Pacific Beachcar 1,085.1 mi
18h 19m$198–286
Vancouver to Pacific Beach by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Pacific Beach is to fly which costs $85 - $320 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Pacific Beach is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $85 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at Grand Av & Ingraham St via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver station to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 54m.
The distance between Vancouver and Pacific Beach is 968 miles. The road distance is 1091.4 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Pacific Beach without a car is to bus which takes 30h 18m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Vancouver to Pacific Beach, including transfers.
Vancouver to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Vancouver to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver Station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Pacific Beach is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $85 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 30h 18m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $900 and takes 35h 54m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Grand Av & Ingraham St via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 30h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Vancouver to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Pacific Beach is 1091 miles. It takes approximately 18h 19m to drive from Vancouver to Pacific Beach.
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