There are 6 ways to get from Washington to British Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
best- Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane LKE - YWH
2h 22m$167–497Drive 226.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Vancouvercar 226.7 km
2h 44m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
4h 5m$72–148Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus Seattle Airport
4h 30m$55–65Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbour
- Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane
2h 30m$144–294Bus via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus FlixBus 2115 / ...
5h 26m$52–83
Washington to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to British Columbia is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to British Columbia is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $160 - $500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle, WA - Convention centre and arriving at Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to British Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Washington and British Columbia is 123 km. The road distance is 226.7 km.
The best way to get from Washington to British Columbia without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Washington to British Columbia, including transfers.
Washington to British Columbia bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, depart from Seattle, WA - Convention centre station.
Washington to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Washington to British Columbia is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $160 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Washington, USA and British Columbia, Canada?
Harbour Air Seaplanes flies from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Vancouver twice daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- quickcoach.com
Bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Website
- https://quickcoach.com/en
- Schedules at
- https://quickcoach.com/en/schedule
- Adult
- $55–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to British Columbia bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, arrive at Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC.
Washington to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to British Columbia is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Washington to British Columbia.
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