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How to get fromCalifornia to Albertaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Alberta by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Calgary International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SNA - YYC
    3h 49m
    $204–737

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SAN - YYC
    6h 1m
    $114–497

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Franklin Stn.bus bus
    2d 6h
    $1,291–2,058

  4. Drive  2,503.8 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Calgarycar car 2,503.8 km
    24h 8m
    $452–653

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SFO - YYC
    5h 40m
    $426–919

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane LAX - YYC
    6h
    $251–968

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane SFO - YEG
    6h 59m
    $124–517

  8. Train, bus via Kelowna

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SWbus bus
    2d 6h

California to Alberta by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,002.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between California, USA and Alberta, Canada?

WestJet, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 3 times a day.

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