How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA

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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 flight with prices starting from €83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. 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 flight costs an average of €83, and a bus costs an average of €218.

Distance: 833 miles (1342 km)

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30h 9m

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29h 39m

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0.4 - 1.2kg

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from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak14 Coast Starlight
09:51AM30h22
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
04:13PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
$1951One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak14 Coast Starlight
09:51AM30h22
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
04:13PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
$1951One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Sky West AirlinesAA6345
08:05PM2h33
Los Angeles International Airport
10:38PMPortland International Airport
$4191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
09:13AM31h00
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
04:13PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
$2091One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 3819 AMTRAK · 14 Coast Starlight
12:55PM27h18
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
04:13PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
$2171One-way
3 transfers
Amtrak14 Coast Starlight · 508 Amtrak Cascades
09:51AM33h50
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
07:41PMVancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
$2091One-way
1 transfer
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
11:45PM22h00
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
09:45PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
$2051One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
11:05AM21h50
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
08:55AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
$2211One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA2363
06:00AM6h33
Ontario International Airport
12:33PMPortland International Airport
$3961One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA1470 · UA2611
01:53PM5h02
Ontario International Airport
06:55PMPortland International Airport
$4021One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA5213 · UA1668
10:00AM4h46
John Wayne Airport
02:46PMPortland International Airport
$4151One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs

You can get to Vancouver, WA from Los Angeles, CA 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $31 (€28) compared to other travel options to Vancouver, WA:

Taking a flight costs $48 (€43) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $79 (€71).

Taking a flight costs $83 (€75) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $113 (€102).

The fastest way to get to Vancouver, WA from Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Vancouver, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 20 h 55 min.

Taking a train requires on average 27 h 18 min of travel time.

Vancouver, WA is approximately 831 miles (1341 km) away from Los Angeles, CA.

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA is:

  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • 63 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA:

    The following travel companies offer services from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA:

    • Travel with FlixBus or Greyhound for buses to Vancouver, WA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA tickets on Omio for $79 (€71).
    • Travel with Alaska Airlines for flights to Vancouver, WA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alaska Airlines Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA tickets on Omio for $92 (€83).
    • Travel with Amtrak to go to Vancouver, WA by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA tickets on Omio for $113 (€102).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA with the following travel companies:

    • 10 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
    • Direct trains with Amtrak with 1 direct train per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Vancouver, WA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA.

    Looking to extend your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA? Many Omio customers who go from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, WA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Mount Vernon, WA, Pasco, WA or Bellingham, WA. If you're looking to explore Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Mount Vernon, WA, Pasco, WA or Bellingham, WA from Vancouver, WA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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