There are 8 ways to get from California to Edmonton by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane SFO - YEG
7h 6m$124–527Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Edmontontrain
5d 6hDrive 2,798 km
- Drive from Los Angeles to Edmontoncar 2,798 km
27h 7m$567–819Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane LAX - YEG
7h 13m$269–1,226Fly from Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane SMF - YEG
8h 22m$131–613Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane OAK - YEG
9h 11m$135–617Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane SJC - YEG
9h 19m$186–816Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane FAT - YEG
10h 39m$129–609
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Edmonton is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from California to Edmonton is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from California to Edmonton. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Edmonton via Seattle, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 6h.
The distance between California and Edmonton is 1948 km. The road distance is 2798 km.
The best way to get from California to Edmonton without a car is to train which takes 5 days 6h and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from California to Edmonton, including transfers.
California to Edmonton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Edmonton is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5 days 6h.
Edmonton is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 10:11 AM in California and 11:11 AM in Edmonton.
California to Edmonton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
What companies run services between California, USA and Edmonton, AB, Canada?
Air Canada, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Edmonton via Seattle, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Granville Station @ Platform 1, Vancouver, and Edmonton in around 5d 6h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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