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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 on Sep 15
$235
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$252
Fastest journey on Sep 15
3 d 1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
3 d 3 h 38 m
Buses on Sep 15
14
Distance
3904 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Vancouver, BC will cost around $252 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $235.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Vancouver, BC without transferring at least 3 times.
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· · · Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $295 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 3.9 - 9.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $295, while a train costs an average of $1398.
Distance: 2425 miles (3904 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$295 Average price Cheapest | $1398 Average price | $739 Average price | $801 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
71h 48m Average total duration 71h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 70h 10m Average total duration 69h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration Fastest 7h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 44h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.9 - 9.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 11.7 - 23.4kg 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 New York, NY to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Vancouver, BC costing on average $739.
A bus is $1102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Vancouver, BC costing on average $1398.
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Train takes on average 69h 40m.
Bus takes on average 71h 18m.
Tickets start at around $295 compared to roughly $801 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $506. The journey takes 71h 18m versus 44h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 74h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $252 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 73h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $256 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 115h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $254 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 91h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 91h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $245 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 90h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $245 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 89h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $254 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 88h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $256 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 88h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $254 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 109h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 107h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $276 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 82h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 82h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 80h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 79h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 79h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $241 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 79h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $241 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 102h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $347 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 101h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 76h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 75h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $244 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Vancouver, BC buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ · · | 10:00 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 89h05 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:30 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 88h35 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 11:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 88h05 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 82h35 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 80h35 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 79h20 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 7:50 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 79h15 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 79h05 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 9:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 102h05 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 76h15 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 75h06 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 4 transfers | |
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· · + FlixBus | 1:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 74h00 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 73h45 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:45 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 91h20 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 8:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 91h05 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 8:15 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 90h50 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 5 transfers | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Vancouver, BC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 71h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $236 but you can travel from only $176 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 2425 miles (3904 km) distance in 70h 30m.
Distance 2425 miles (3904 km) |
Average bus duration 71h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $236 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 70h 30m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
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Most New York, NY to Vancouver, BC buses use the New York, Port Authority Bus Station to Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Vancouver, BC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, 28 Allen St. is 1 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, 28 Allen St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options nearby on Allen St.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, 28 Allen St.. ATMs are available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Ticket office support is available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Ramp access available for buses.
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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