There are 7 ways to get from Washington to British Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Kelowna International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane DCA - YLW
8h 27m$302–1,255Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane IAD - YLW
10h 17m$195–858Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2d 20h$1,067–2,534Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
3d 2h$712–1,157Drive 4,524.2 km
- Drive from Washington to Vancouvercar 4,524.2 km
47h 26m$918–1,325Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane DCA - YVR
8h$427–1,364Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithacabus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain
4d 20h$1,167–2,360
Washington to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to British Columbia is to subway and fly which costs $190 - $900 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to British Columbia is to fly which takes 8h and costs $420 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to British Columbia. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Vancouver via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to British Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between Washington and British Columbia is 3542 km. The road distance is 4524.2 km.
The best way to get from Washington to British Columbia without a car is to train which takes 2 days 20h and costs $1,000 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Washington to British Columbia, including transfers.
Washington to British Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to British Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $300 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $2,600 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also bus, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 3 days 2h.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and British Columbia, Canada?
Air Canada, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–490
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to British Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
British Columbia is 3h behind Washington. It is currently 7:49 PM in Washington and 4:49 PM in British Columbia.
Washington to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to British Columbia is 4524 km. It takes approximately 47h 26m to drive from Washington to British Columbia.
There are 1406+ hotels available in British Columbia.