There are 9 ways to get from Windsor to British Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly Windsor Airport to Kelowna International Airport
best- Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YQG - YLW
11h 22m$270–1,112Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYZ - YLW
10h 41m$266–995Train via Chicago (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit 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 8h$892–2,152Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union 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
2d 16h$647–1,052Drive 3,876.5 km
- Drive from Windsor to Vancouvercar 3,876.5 km
40h 18m$785–1,133Fly Detroit to Kelowna International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane DTW - YLW
10h 22m$366–1,209Fly Detroit to Vancouver International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane DTW - YVR
10h 14m$327–1,412Fly Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DTW - SEA
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
12h 48m$422–897Train
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain VIA Rail
4d 6h$1,087–2,398
Windsor to British Columbia by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Windsor to British Columbia is to fly which costs $320 - $1,500 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Windsor to British Columbia is to fly which takes 10h 14m and costs $320 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Windsor to British Columbia. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Griswold and arriving at Vancouver via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Windsor to British Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Detroit 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 8h.
The distance between Windsor and British Columbia is 2938 km. The road distance is 3876.5 km.
The best way to get from Windsor to British Columbia without a car is to train which takes 4 days 6h and costs $1,000 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Windsor to British Columbia, including transfers.
Windsor to British Columbia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Windsor to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Windsor to British Columbia is to fly which takes 11h 22m and costs $270 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train via Chicago, which costs $850 - $2,200 and takes 2 days 8h, you could also bus, which costs $600 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 16h.
What companies run services between Windsor, ON, Canada and British Columbia, Canada?
Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Windsor to Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Jefferson & Griswold, Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,800
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,800
Flights from Detroit to Kelowna International Airport via Minneapolis, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Detroit to Vancouver International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
Flights from Detroit to Vancouver International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Vancouver International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Detroit to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- 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
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Windsor to British Columbia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
British Columbia is 3h behind Windsor. It is currently 1:59 PM in Windsor and 10:59 AM in British Columbia.
Windsor to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to British Columbia is 3876 km. It takes approximately 40h 18m to drive from Windsor to British Columbia.
There are 1405+ hotels available in British Columbia.



