There are 11 ways to get from California to Quebec by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane LAX - YQB
10h 58m$205–822Fly San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane SAN - YQB
13h 51m$198–811Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
- Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi
3d$1,460–1,866Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Québectrain
3d$2,015–3,275Drive 4,810.4 km
- Drive from Los Angeles to Quebeccar 4,810.4 km
2d$958–1,384Fly San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane SFO - YQB
12h 8m$670–1,623Fly Sacramento International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane SMF - YQB
12h 16m$227–909Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane LAX - YUL
- Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi
11h 37m$1,074–2,061Fly San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, taxi
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane SFO - YUL
- Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi
11h 53m$1,109–2,062Fly San Diego International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, taxi
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane SAN - YUL
- Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi
11h 38m$1,117–2,450Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Québectrain
3d 1h$2,543–4,124
California to Quebec by train, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Quebec is to fly which costs $190 - $850 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from California to Quebec is to fly which takes 10h 58m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from California to Quebec. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Québec via Chicago Union Station, Schenectady and Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
The distance between California and Quebec is 4207 km. The road distance is 4810.4 km.
The best way to get from California to Quebec without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3 days 0h and costs $1,400 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from California to Quebec, including transfers.
California to Quebec train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Quebec is to fly which takes 10h 58m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,500 - $4,200 and takes 3 days 1h.
Quebec is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 7:48 AM in California and 10:48 AM in Quebec.
California to Quebec train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between California, USA and Quebec, QC, Canada?
Air Canada, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Québec via Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Saint-Lambert in around 3d 1h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,700–2,700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,700–2,700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Québec
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $170–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $130–270
Train from Saint-Lambert to Québec
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–160
- Business
- $100–250
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $65–170
- Economy Plus
- $75–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–700
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- $735
Ridebooker
- Phone
- +1 866 943 0516
Ridebooker
- Phone
- +1 866 943 0516
Ridebooker
- Phone
- +1 866 943 0516
Ridebooker
- Phone
- +1 866 943 0516
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