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

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł645 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł645, while a train costs an average of zł868.

Distance: 833 miles (1342 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of zł645.

This is compared to other travel options from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA:

A bus is zł36 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average zł681.

A bus is zł223 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average zł868.

The fastest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 53m.

Train takes on average 31h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vancouver, WA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users.

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from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • skywest airlinesAA6290
    6:35 AM2h40
    Portland International Airport
    9:15 AMLos Angeles International Airport
    9601One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • skywest airlinesAA6290
    6:35 AM2h40
    Portland International Airport
    9:15 AMLos Angeles International Airport
    9601One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Alaska AirlinesAS2232
    2:54 PM2h22
    Portland International Airport
    5:16 PMBurbank
    17501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 3710 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK
    1:15 PM28h00
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    5:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    9801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 3810 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK
    1:15 PM28h00
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    5:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    9801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 3710 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK
    1:15 PM28h00
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    5:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    9801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Greyhound ·
    6:50 PM25h05
    Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    7:55 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    11031One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2658 · AA2027
    5:15 AM6h51
    Portland International Airport
    12:06 PMLos Angeles International Airport
    9981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Alaska AirlinesAS647
    1:53 PM2h29
    Portland International Airport
    4:22 PMLos Angeles International Airport
    10441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS1391
    8:18 PM2h30
    Portland International Airport
    10:48 PMLos Angeles International Airport
    10441One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA 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 Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Vancouver, WA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of zł645.

This is compared to other travel options from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA:

A bus is zł36 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average zł681.

A bus is zł223 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average zł868.

The fastest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 53m.

Train takes on average 31h 19m.

The distance from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 833 miles (1342 km).
The average frequency per day from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 73 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, C-Tran to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
  • Travel with skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 7 direct flights per day with skywest airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Vancouver, WA to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Los Angeles, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Los Angeles, CA, you can explore Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Best sights include the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center for art and gardens, the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with its diverse collections.
To fully experience Los Angeles, CA, it's ideal to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to visit popular attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and the Getty Center, while also exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods and cultural offerings.
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