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Six ways to Travel from Vancouver to San Francisco

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Cheapest
By car (1 035 km)
11 h
1035 km.
from $56
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Rideshare
11 h
1035 km.
from $13.50
Bus
17 h 12 min
874 km.
from $170.59
Bus, Plane
5 h 46 min
873 km.
from $310.50
Train, Plane
6 h 51 min
873 km.
from $278.10

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Portland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91
Plane from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$652.17

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Portland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$380.43
Plane from Portland International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$326.09
Plane from Portland International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$358.70
Plane from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$815.22

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Portland International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$358.70
Plane from Portland International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$336.96

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$11.96

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
19h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$228.26
Train from Vancouver to Eugene
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$86.96

BART

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

Portland TriMet

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

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$76.09

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$152.17

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 $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 17h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vancouver to San Francisco is to tram and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $76.09 - $250 .

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 E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

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 Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.

How far is it from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The distance between Vancouver and San Francisco is 936 km. The road distance is 1035.3 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 17h 12m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 Portland Curbside Bus Stop 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 or bus from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Vancouver to San Francisco is to bus which takes 17h 12m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 20h 14m.

Where does the Vancouver to San Francisco bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vancouver to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to San Francisco is 1035 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Vancouver to San Francisco.

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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