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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 Emeryville, CA to Vancouver, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $142. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $142, and a flight costs an average of $200.
Distance: 539 miles (869 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $200 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 2m Average total duration 18h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Vancouver, WA:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emeryville, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average $160 (€131).
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average $200 (€164).
Other travel options to Vancouver, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
Train takes on average 18h 32m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
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Buses from Emeryville, CA to Vancouver, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $142 (€116) but you can travel from only $130 (€107) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 539 miles (869 km) distance in 14h 45m.
Distance 539 miles (869 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $142 (€116) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 45m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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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