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Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Leading museum of world arts and cultures, especially renowned for Indigenous art from the Northwest Coast. One of Vancouver’s most significant cultural institutions.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Burbank, CA to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $161. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $161, and a train costs an average of $586.
Distance: 1070 miles (1722 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$161 Average price Cheapest | $404 Average price | $589 Average price | $325 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 20m Average total duration 35h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration Fastest 7h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 61h 58m Average total duration 61h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is $242 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burbank, CA to Vancouver, BC costing on average $404 (€326).
A bus is $428 (€346) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to Vancouver, BC costing on average $589 (€476).
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 50m.
Train takes on average 61h 28m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 35h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $161 |
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Buses from Burbank, CA to Vancouver, BC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 35h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $161 (€130) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 1070 miles (1722 km) distance in 35h 50m.
Distance 1070 miles (1722 km) |
Average bus duration 35h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $161 (€130) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 35h 50m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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