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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.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edmonds, WA to Vancouver, BC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edmonds, WA to Vancouver, BC will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 1 buses that leave Edmonds, WA for Vancouver, BC on Tue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edmonds, WA to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $284 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edmonds, WA to Vancouver, BC:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edmonds, WA to Vancouver, BC costing on average $81 (€65).
A train is $232 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edmonds, WA to Vancouver, BC costing on average $284 (€229).
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
You'll arrive about -3h -40m sooner (5h 5m by bus vs 2h 25m by car) and save roughly $-46.96 (€-37.98) compared to fuel and tolls ($81 (€65) vs $34 (€27)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Edmonds, WA to Vancouver, BC buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:40 PM Edmonds, WA | 4h20 | 2:00 AM Vancouver, BC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 PM Edmonds, WA | 6h00 | 1:00 AM Vancouver, BC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Edmonds, WA to Vancouver, BC run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
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Leading museum of world arts and cultures, especially renowned for Indigenous art from the Northwest Coast. One of Vancouver’s most significant cultural institutions.
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