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

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There are 8 ways to get from Whistler to California by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YVR - SMF
    6h 11m
    $462–1,061

  2. Shuttle, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    7h 18m
    $132–870

  3. Bus, train via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    38h 43m
    $404–824

  4. Drive 1,351.8 mi

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

  5. Shuttle, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    6h 38m
    $171–721

  6. Shuttle, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    7h 6m
    $252–962

  7. Shuttle, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YVR - SNA
    6h 59m
    $340–1,422

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    43h 47m
    $516–1,071

Whistler to California by bus, subway, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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 shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, 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 to Los Angeles Union Station via Vancouver Downtown, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Centralia Amtrak Station, Sacramento, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 38h 43m.

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