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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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ontario, CA to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $140. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 1085 miles (1747 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$196 Average price Cheapest | $630 Average price | $342 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 40m Average total duration 36h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ontario, CA to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ontario, CA to Vancouver, BC costing on average $630.
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 10m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 38h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 53h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $286 |
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Buses from Ontario, CA to Vancouver, BC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 36h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $140 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 21:05. The fastest bus covers the 1085 miles (1747 km) distance in 31h 30m.
Distance 1085 miles (1747 km) |
Average bus duration 36h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $140 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 31h 30m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Ontario, CA to Vancouver, BC buses use the Montclair, Richton Street (Montclair Transcenter Paking) to Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Ontario, CA and Vancouver, BC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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