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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA
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 $137. 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 $137, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 833 miles (1342 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$257 Average price Cheapest | $277 Average price | $265 Average price |
30h 26m Average total duration 29h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 58m Average total duration 21h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AS135511:03 AM2h34Los Angeles International Airport1:37 PMPortland International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
14 Coast Starlight9:51 AM30h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA4:13 PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WA$2651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA64247:06 PM2h29Los Angeles International Airport9:35 PMPortland International Airport$2751One-way0 transfers
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5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 3819 AMTRAK · 14 Coast Starlight12:55 PM27h18Union Station, Los Angeles, CA4:13 PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WA$2721One-way3 transfers
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight9:13 AM31h00Union Station, Los Angeles, CA4:13 PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WA$2791One-way1 transfer
5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight10:55 AM29h18Union Station, Los Angeles, CA4:13 PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WA$2831One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus11:05 AM21h50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA8:55 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$3331One-way1 transfer
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AS13151:57 PM2h33Los Angeles International Airport4:30 PMPortland International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
AS6687:00 AM2h35Los Angeles International Airport9:35 AMPortland International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
AS13976:06 PM2h33Los Angeles International Airport8:39 PMPortland International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA
Travel to Vancouver, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA:
A flight is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average $117 (€93).
A flight is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA costing on average $137 (€109).
Other travel options to Vancouver, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 50m.
Train takes on average 27h 18m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Vancouver, WA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Vancouver, WA by bus.
- Travel with skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Vancouver, WA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Vancouver, WA by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with skywest airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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