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How to get fromWest Vancouver to San Diegoby plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from West Vancouver to San Diego by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    6h 13m
    $196–915

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kelso-Longview to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    44h 38m
    $421–899

  3. Drive 1,410.2 mi

    1. Drive from West Vancouver to San Diegocar car 1,410.2 mi
    24h 18m
    $323–467

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    45h
    $544–1,147

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,195.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between West Vancouver, BC, Canada and San Diego, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Vancouver to San Diego via Vancouver, Seattle, and Los Angeles in around 45h.

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