- Must visit
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Leading museum of world arts and cultures, especially renowned for Northwest Coast Indigenous collections and striking architecture.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
21 h 50 m
Average duration
21 h 56 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1342 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 4 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Vancouver, WA on Sat, Jun 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 1342 km distance in an average of 21 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 22 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 Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $132. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $132, and a bus costs an average of $91.
Distance: 833 miles (1342 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$257 Average price | $231 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 28m Average total duration 20h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 37m Average total duration 30h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average $245 (€197).
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average $257 (€207).
Other travel options to Vancouver, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 58m.
Train takes on average 30h 7m.
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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 Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $409 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $328 |
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+![]() | 11:05 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 21h50 | 8:55 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 6:45 AM Los Angeles, CA | 22h00 | 4:45 AM Vancouver, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
· | 11:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 22h40 | 10:30 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 6:50 AM Los Angeles, CA | 21h55 | 4:45 AM Vancouver, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $91 (€73) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 833 miles (1342 km) distance in 21h 50m.
Distance 833 miles (1342 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€73) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 21h 50m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 7 days |
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