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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Vancouver

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$380.43
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$326.09
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$358.70

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$445.65
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$391.30

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
18h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$228.26

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.02

Portland TriMet

Phone:
+1 503-238-7433
Website:
trimet.org/home/
Train from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.29–$2.76

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$76.09

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$152.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Vancouver is to bus which costs $54.35 - $228.26 and takes 16h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Vancouver is to fly and tram which takes 4h 21m and costs $76.09 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Vancouver?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Broadway & 13th St via Sacramento Bus Station and NW Everett & 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Vancouver?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Vancouver via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Vancouver?

The distance between San Francisco and Vancouver is 935 km. The road distance is 1035.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Vancouver without a car is to bus which takes 16h 48m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from San Francisco to Vancouver, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Vancouver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Francisco to Vancouver?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Vancouver is to bus which takes 16h 48m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65.22 - $239.13 and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the San Francisco to Vancouver bus arrive?

San Francisco to Vancouver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Vancouver train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Vancouver?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Vancouver is 1035 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from San Francisco to Vancouver.

Where can I stay near Vancouver?

There are 684+ hotels available in Vancouver. Prices start at $55.12 per night.
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