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Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A leading museum of world arts and cultures, especially renowned for Indigenous art and monumental carvings from the Pacific Northwest.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Vancouver, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $217. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $217, and a train costs an average of $481.
Distance: 2530 miles (4072 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$403 Average price | $1125 Average price | $331 Average price Cheapest | $620 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
87h 45m Average total duration 87h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 77h 48m Average total duration 77h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration Fastest 9h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 45h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Vancouver, WA:
A flight is $73 (€59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Vancouver, WA costing on average $403 (€330).
A flight is $794 (€651) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Vancouver, WA costing on average $1125 (€921).
Other travel options to Vancouver, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 77h 18m.
Bus takes on average 87h 15m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 88h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $385 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 88h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $490 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 84h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $334 |
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Buses from Boston, MA to Vancouver, WA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 87h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $334 (€274) but you can travel from only $217 (€178) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 2530 miles (4072 km) distance in 84h 35m.
Distance 2530 miles (4072 km) |
Average bus duration 87h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $334 (€274) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 84h 35m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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A lively waterfront area with artisan studios, markets, theatres, and scenic marina views, popular with both visitors and locals.
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Prices are high for hotels and dining by U.S. standards, though casual food and transit can still be manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff or delivery drivers modestly.
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