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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vancouver to San Francisco

Composite routes from Vancouver to San Francisco

Cheapest
16 h 28 min
Car
1523 km.
from $83
Fastest
2 h 11 min
Plane
Other
25 h 5 min
1278 km.
from $252.03
28 h 59 min
1280 km.
from $285.30
6 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
1280 km.
from $269.64
9 h 32 min
Train, Plane
1280 km.
from $202.72
8 h 35 min
Train, Plane
1280 km.
from $286.83

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$610.68

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$699.74

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$610.68

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.23–$763.36
Plane from Bellingham International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$763.36
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$407.12
Plane from Snohomish County Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$343.51

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$419.85

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$699.74

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Bellingham International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$470.74

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$470.74

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$108.14
Train from Seattle to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
22h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$318.06
Train from Vancouver to Everett
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$95.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$108.14
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$89.06

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$69.97
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28

Quick Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800.665.2122
Email:
rez@quickcoach.com
Website:
quickcoach.com
Bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$29.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to San Francisco is to bus which costs $70.65 - $358.70 and takes 25h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Vancouver to San Francisco is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Vancouver and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Vancouver and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Seattle and Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 59m.

How far is it from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The distance between Vancouver and San Francisco is 1326 km. The road distance is 1527.8 km.

How do I travel from Vancouver to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Vancouver to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 25h 5m and costs $70.65 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Vancouver to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Vancouver to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vancouver to San Francisco bus from?

Vancouver to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.

Where do I catch the Vancouver to San Francisco train from?

Vancouver to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.

Train, bus or fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Vancouver to San Francisco is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $358.70 and takes 25h 5m, you could also train, which costs $103.26 - $369.57 and takes 28h 59m.

Where does the Vancouver to San Francisco bus arrive?

Vancouver to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.

Where does the Vancouver to San Francisco train arrive?

Vancouver to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.

Can I drive from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to San Francisco is 1528 km. It takes approximately 16h 33m to drive from Vancouver to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Book your Vancouver to San Francisco bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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