How to get to Vancouver, WA from Los Angeles, CA

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Compare train, coach and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £198 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £198, while a flight costs an average of £396.

Distance: 1342 km

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Driving

£247

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£396

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£198

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£145

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30h 46m

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30h 16m

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6h 33m

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4h 33m

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22h 16m

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21h 46m

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14h 54m

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4.0 - 8.0kg

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1.3 - 3.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is a coach with an average price of £198.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA:

A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average £247.

A coach is £199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average £396.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Vancouver, WA take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 16m.

Train takes on average 30h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Vancouver, WA including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £247 compared to roughly £145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£102. The journey takes 30h 16m versus 14h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA

How to get to Vancouver, WA from Los Angeles, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    7:4522h00
    Los Angeles, CA
    5:45Vancouver, WA
    £961One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    7:4522h00
    Los Angeles, CA
    5:45Vancouver, WA
    £961One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    18:0521h50
    Los Angeles, CA
    15:55Vancouver, WA
    £1271One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Greyhound
    6:5021h55
    Los Angeles, CA
    4:45Vancouver, WA
    £2621One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    19:0521h50
    Los Angeles, CA
    16:55Vancouver, WA
    £2851One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Vancouver, WA by bus

The most popular day trips by bus from Vancouver, WA are Whistler Village, BC, Victoria, BC, Nanaimo, BC and Squamish, BC. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Vancouver, WA on Omio.

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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA

Travel to Vancouver, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Vancouver, WA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is a coach with an average price of £198.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA:

A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average £247.

A coach is £199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average £396.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Vancouver, WA take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 16m.

Train takes on average 30h 46m.

The Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA distance is approximately 1342 km.
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is:
  • Around 97 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Vancouver, WA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with skywest airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, Sun Country Airlines to go to Vancouver, WA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Vancouver, WA by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Vancouver, WA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with skywest airlines, Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Spokane, WA, Bellingham, WA, SeaTac, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vancouver, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Vancouver, WA, you can visit the Vancouver Farmers Market to shop for local produce, crafts, and food. Explore the historic downtown with its charming shops and eateries. Enjoy a scenic walk or bike ride along the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail. Discover local history at the Clark County Historical Museum and enjoy a wine tasting tour at nearby vineyards. For best sights, visit the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site for historical insights and scenic views, relax at Esther Short Park with its playground and rose garden, explore Pearson Field and Pearson Air Museum, or enjoy the modern Vancouver Waterfront Park with walking trails and dining options. Vancouver Lake Regional Park offers a perfect spot for picnicking, bird watching, and water sports.
A stay of two to three days in Vancouver, WA is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, enjoy the local parks, and visit nearby areas like Portland, OR.

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