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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
$73
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
18 h 37 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
455 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Spokane, 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 Spokane, WA to Vancouver, BC will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, BC without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
8809 AMTRAK · 518 Amtrak Cascades
8809 AMTRAK · 518 Amtrak Cascades
FlixBus · FlixBus
8809 AMTRAK · 518 Amtrak Cascades
8809 AMTRAK · 518 Amtrak CascadesOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $197.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price | $142 Average price |
9h 40m Average total duration Fastest 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 17m Average total duration 15h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 24m Average total duration 15h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, BC costing on average $142 (€114).
A bus is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, BC costing on average $239 (€193).
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Flight takes on average 15h 17m.
Train takes on average 15h 54m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
The table below shows live departures for Spokane, WA to Vancouver, BC buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8809 AMTRAK · 518 Amtrak Cascades | 10:45 AM Spokane Station, Spokane, WA | 35h15 | 10:00 PM Vancouver Pacific Central Station, Vancouver, BC | 1 transfer | |
8809 AMTRAK · 518 Amtrak Cascades | 10:45 AM Spokane Station, Spokane, WA | 11h15 | 10:00 PM Vancouver Pacific Central Station, Vancouver, BC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Spokane, West 1st Avenue / South Bernard Street (Train Station), WA | 9h20 | 8:35 PM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, BC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€51) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:19, the last at 11:30. The fastest bus covers the 282 miles (455 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 282 miles (455 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€51) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 3:19 AM |
Last bus 11:30 AM |
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