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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
$12
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 32 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, WA to Vancouver, BC will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
It's difficult to get from Mount Vernon, WA to Vancouver, BC without transferring at least once.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mount Vernon, WA to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mount Vernon, WA to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mount Vernon, WA to Vancouver, BC costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
You'll arrive about -2h -9m sooner (2h 40m by bus vs 1h 31m by car) and save roughly $-9.28 (€-7.51) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $21 (€17)). 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 Whatcom Transportation Authority | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Whatcom Transportation Authority | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Mount Vernon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:50 PM Mount Vernon, WA | 2h40 | 10:30 PM Vancouver, BC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Mount Vernon, WA | 2h40 | 11:30 PM Vancouver, BC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 7:45 AM Mount Vernon, WA | 3h45 | 11:30 AM Vancouver, BC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Mount Vernon, WA | 2h50 | 7:00 PM Vancouver, BC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Mount Vernon, WA | 19h00 | 11:30 AM Vancouver, BC | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Mount Vernon, WA to Vancouver, BC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 67 miles (109 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 67 miles (109 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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.
Major downtown gallery known for Canadian and contemporary art, with strong rotating exhibitions and a central location near Robson Square.
Compact gallery dedicated to the celebrated Haida artist Bill Reid and contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous art. Excellent for a focused cultural visit.
Vancouver’s signature urban park with seawall paths, forest trails, beaches, and classic views of the skyline and harbor.
Popular waterfront district with artisan studios, markets, theatres, and marina views. One of the city’s most visited walking areas.
Historic neighborhood known for brick streets, heritage facades, boutiques, and strong photo appeal. A core stop for first-time visitors.
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Sweet, delicate local prawns celebrated during the short spring season, commonly served simply grilled or in pasta and seafood dishes.
Fresh Dungeness crab from the Pacific coast, prized for its sweet meat and commonly served steamed, in cakes, or in seafood platters.
A respected Indigenous restaurant serving First Nations-inspired dishes such as salmon, bannock, and game in a welcoming atmosphere.
A celebrated waterfront restaurant famous for Aburi sushi and polished Japanese dining with harbour views.
A renowned Yaletown seafood restaurant known for oysters, sushi, and refined West Coast cuisine in an upscale yet lively setting.
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Tip 15-20% at restaurants and for delivery. Tip bartenders CAD 1-2 per drink or 15-20%. Round up taxis or add about 10%. Small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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