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How to get fromWhistler to Californiaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Whistler to California by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YVR - SMF
    6h 54m
    $372–910

  2. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    8h 3m
    $137–869

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    43h 46m
    $395–950

  4. Drive  1,351.8 mi

    1. Drive from Whistler to Los Angelescar car 1,351.8 mi
    23h 32m
    $310–447

  5. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    7h 23m
    $181–620

  6. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    7h 49m
    $202–911

  7. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YVR - SNA
    7h 39m
    $350–721

Whistler to California by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Whistler, BC, Canada and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Whistler to California. However, you can take the bus to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal A, then take the bus to J St. at 8th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whistler Village Centre to Los Angeles via Burrard Skytrain Station, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Seattle in around 43h 46m.

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