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There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Vancouver by subway, plane, train, bus 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.

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Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Vancouver  •  9h 4m

  1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Vancouver (YVR) IAD - YVR

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Train  •  2 days 19h

  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
  3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver

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Fly Reagan Washington to Vancouver  •  10h 26m

  1. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Vancouver (YVR) DCA - YVR

Train to Baltimore, fly to Vancouver  •  10h 35m

  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
  2. Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Vancouver (YVR) BWI - YVR

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Abbotsford, bus  •  12h 53m

  1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Abbotsford (YXX) IAD - YXX
  3. Take the bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station

Fly Reagan Washington to Seattle, train  •  12h 37m

  1. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Seattle (SEA) DCA - SEA
  2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Seattle, train  •  13h 3m

  1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seattle (SEA) IAD - SEA
  3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver

Bus, train via Saint Paul  •  2 days 20h

  1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
  2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
  3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokane
  4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle
  5. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouver

Bus, train  •  4 days 19h

  1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithaca
  2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Toronto
  3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouver

Drive  •  46h 21m

  1. Drive from Washington to Vancouver 4714.8 km

Washington to Vancouver by train

10 Weekly Trains
2 days 19h Average Duration
$172 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Washington to Vancouver is to subway and fly and bus which costs $130 - $600 and takes 12h 53m.

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The fastest way to get from Washington to Vancouver is to subway and fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $200 - $650.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Vancouver via Chicago Union Station and Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

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The distance between Washington and Vancouver is 3819 km. The road distance is 4714.8 km.

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The best way to get from Washington to Vancouver without a car is to train which takes 2 days 19h and costs $120 - $950.

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It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Washington to Vancouver, including transfers.

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Washington to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

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The best way to get from Washington to Vancouver is to fly which takes 10h 26m and costs $240 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $950 and takes 2 days 19h.

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Vancouver is 3h behind Washington. It is currently 11:38 AM in Washington and 8:38 AM in Vancouver.

Washington to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.

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Map of how to get from Washington to Vancouver.
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  • Distance: 3819.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Vancouver, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, United Airlines and seven other airlines fly from Washington to Vancouver hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington to Vancouver via Chicago Union Station and Everett Amtrak Station in around 2 days 19h.

Airlines
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Calgary
Ave. Duration
7h 39m
When
Monday
Estimated price
$370 - $1,300
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
8h 41m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$400 - $1,300
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Seattle
Ave. Duration
10h 7m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$410 - $1,300
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Detroit
Ave. Duration
7h 44m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$370 - $1,300
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
8h 56m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$420 - $1,300
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Detroit
Ave. Duration
7h 44m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$700 - $1,400
Flights from Baltimore to Vancouver via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
8h 56m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$450 - $1,400
Flights from Baltimore to Vancouver via Detroit
Ave. Duration
7h 34m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$330 - $1,200
Flights from Washington Dulles to Abbotsford via Calgary
Ave. Duration
9h 35m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$290 - $1,000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Abbotsford via Detroit, Calgary
Ave. Duration
9h 16m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$280 - $1,000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Seattle via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
8h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$280 - $550
Flights from Washington Dulles to Seattle
Ave. Duration
5h 51m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$270 - $550
Flights from Washington Dulles to Seattle via Detroit
Ave. Duration
7h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$270 - $550
Flights from Washington Dulles to Seattle via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
10h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$270 - $550
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $1,000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 43m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $1,000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
8h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$400 - $1,200
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$410 - $1,100
Flights from Baltimore to Vancouver via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
9h 44m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$390 - $1,300
Flights from Baltimore to Vancouver via Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 34m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $1,300
Flights from Reagan Washington to Seattle via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
8h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$300 - $950
Flights from Washington Dulles to Seattle
Ave. Duration
5h 48m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$230 - $900
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website
alaskaair.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Seattle
Ave. Duration
7h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$400 - $1,000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Seattle
Ave. Duration
9h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$700 - $1,600
Flights from Baltimore to Vancouver via Seattle
Ave. Duration
8h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$360 - $1,100
Flights from Reagan Washington to Seattle
Ave. Duration
5h 51m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$340 - $1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles to Seattle
Ave. Duration
5h 48m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$230 - $900
WestJet
Website
westjet.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Calgary
Ave. Duration
7h 39m
When
Monday
Estimated price
$370 - $1,300
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
8h 41m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$400 - $1,300
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Detroit
Ave. Duration
7h 44m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$370 - $1,300
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
8h 56m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$420 - $1,300
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Detroit
Ave. Duration
7h 44m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$700 - $1,400
Flights from Baltimore to Vancouver via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
8h 56m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$450 - $1,400
Flights from Baltimore to Vancouver via Detroit
Ave. Duration
7h 34m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$330 - $1,200
Flights from Washington Dulles to Abbotsford via Calgary
Ave. Duration
9h 35m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$290 - $1,000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Abbotsford via Detroit, Calgary
Ave. Duration
9h 16m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$280 - $1,000
Air Canada
Website
aircanada.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $1,000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Toronto
Ave. Duration
10h 28m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$400 - $1,300
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$410 - $1,100
Sun Country Airlines
Website
suncountry.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Vancouver via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
9h 58m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
$340 - $800
Flights from Washington Dulles to Seattle via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
7h 20m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$230 - $750
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Vancouver via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
8h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$410 - $1,100
Flights from Reagan Washington to Seattle via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
8h 58m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $1,100
Southwest Airlines
Website
southwest.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Seattle via Chicago Midway
Ave. Duration
8h 32m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$280 - $1,600
Flair Airlines
Website
flyflair.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Abbotsford via Toronto
Ave. Duration
8h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $650
Train operators
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Phone
+1 202-637-7000
Website
wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Ave. Duration
49 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$2 - $9
Website
https://www.wmata.com
after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
$3
Senior / Disabled
$3 - $5
standard fare
$5 - $9
Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
Ave. Duration
26 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$19 - $280
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$2 - $140
Reserved Coach Seat
$19 - $280
Business Class Seat
$70 - $200
Maryland Transit
Phone
1-866-743-3682
Website
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$2 - $12
Website
https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Senior / Disabled
$1 - $6
Standard Fare
$2 - $12
Amtrak Acela

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$25 - $460
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$12 - $150
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$24 - $250
Business Seat - Adult
$25 - $280
First Class - Child 2-12
$40 - $180
First Class - Senior Citizens
$85 - $380
First Class - Adult
$85 - $460
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
Ave. Duration
25 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$1 - $85
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $22
Child Coach - short notice
$10 - $26
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$14 - $50
Child Business Class - short notice
$16 - $50
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$14 - $35
Business Seat - advance purchase
$30 - $100
Business Seat - short notice
$35 - $70
Coach Seat - short notice
$8 - $85
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$9 - $130
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$9 - $45
Child Coach - short notice
$28 - $45
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$23 - $75
Child Business Class - short notice
$26 - $80
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$30 - $60
Business Seat - advance purchase
$45 - $160
Business Seat - short notice
$55 - $140
Coach Seat - short notice
$26 - $130
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
17h 40m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$40 - $330
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$40 - $140
Child Coach - short notice
$70 - $120
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$65 - $220
Child Business Class - short notice
$70 - $220
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$95 - $260
Business Seat - advance purchase
$130 - $420
Business Seat - short notice
$140 - $440
Coach Seat - short notice
$110 - $330
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
44h 58m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$120 - $800
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$120 - $350
Child Coach - short notice
$160 - $320
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$160 - $550
Child Business Class - short notice
$170 - $550
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$240 - $700
Business Seat - advance purchase
$320 - $1,100
Business Seat - short notice
$340 - $1,100
Coach Seat - short notice
$310 - $800
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration
3h 9m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$7 - $120
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$7 - $40
Child Coach - short notice
$23 - $40
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$20 - $70
Child Business Class - short notice
$23 - $70
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$29 - $45
Business Seat - advance purchase
$40 - $140
Business Seat - short notice
$50 - $120
Coach Seat - short notice
$21 - $120
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokane
Ave. Duration
29h 36m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$80 - $550
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$80 - $240
Child Coach - short notice
$110 - $220
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$110 - $360
Child Business Class - short notice
$120 - $360
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$160 - $470
Business Seat - advance purchase
$220 - $750
Business Seat - short notice
$240 - $800
Coach Seat - short notice
$210 - $550
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration
4 days 1h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$370 - $650
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$370 - $650
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$490 - $650
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$470 - $550
Bus operators
EBus Canada
Phone
1-877-769-3287
Email
info@myebus.ca
Website
myebus.ca
Bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$25 - $35
Website
https://myebus.ca/
Schedules at
https://www.myebus.ca/
Adult
$25 - $35
Rider Express
Phone
1-833-583-3636
Email
contact@riderexpress.ca
Website
riderexpress.ca
Bus from Abbotsford, BC to Vancouver, BC
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$9 - $170
Website
http://riderexpress.ca
Schedules at
http://riderexpress.ca
Adult
$9 - $170
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Phone
+1 778 382 7729
Email
info@mountainmanmikes.ca
Website
mountainmanmikes.ca
Bus from Abbotsford, BC - 30440 Liberator Ave to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$45 - $65
Website
https://mountainmanmikes.ca/
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
Ave. Duration
18h 25m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$110 - $240
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
Ave. Duration
7h 55m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$60 - $140
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$30 - $120
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$30 - $120
Bus from Washington Union Station to Ithaca
Ave. Duration
9h 45m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$50 - $170
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$50 - $170
Bus from Ithaca to Toronto
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$30 - $120
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$30 - $120
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Bus from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
4 times a day
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

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