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Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A leading anthropology museum with Indigenous masterworks and Pacific collections, set in a dramatic Arthur Erickson building at UBC.
Cheapest price
$337
Average price
$337
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fresno, CA 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 Fresno, CA to Vancouver, BC will cost around $337 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $337.
Of the 1 buses that leave Fresno, CA for Vancouver, BC on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 1416 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 25 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 25 m 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $117. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, and a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 879 miles (1416 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$201 Average price Cheapest | $440 Average price | $272 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 13m Average total duration 28h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration Fastest 7h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is $239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Vancouver, BC costing on average $440.
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 43m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $248 |
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Buses from Fresno, CA to Vancouver, BC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 28h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $117 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 879 miles (1416 km) distance in 26h 25m.
Distance 879 miles (1416 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 26h 25m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Most Fresno, CA to Vancouver, BC buses use the Fresno, Tulare St (Greyhound Station) to Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Fresno, CA and Vancouver, BC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Fresno, Tulare St (Greyhound Station) is 1 km from Fresno city centre. Public transport options include:
Fresno, Tulare St (Greyhound Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Vending machines on-site.
Wi-Fi is available at Fresno, Tulare St (Greyhound Station). ATMs are available at Fresno, Tulare St (Greyhound Station).
Ticket office support is available at Fresno, Tulare St (Greyhound Station).
Available at Fresno, Tulare St (Greyhound Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fresno, Tulare St (Greyhound Station): Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) is 3 km from Vancouver city centre. Public transport options include:
Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and vending machines available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station).
Available at Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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