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How to get fromEdmonton to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Edmonton to California by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Edmonton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YEG - SFO
    6h 57m
    $81–349

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    5d 7h

  3. Drive  1,738.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Los Angelescar car 1,738.6 mi
    27h 8m
    $398–575

  4. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YEG - LAX
    7h 35m
    $182–818

  5. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YEG - SMF
    8h 25m
    $107–499

  6. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YEG - OAK
    9h 21m
    $149–662

  7. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YEG - SJC
    8h 58m
    $151–661

  8. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane YEG - FAT
    9h 51m
    $96–436

  9. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YYC - SAN
    9h 12m
    $1,034–1,748

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,208.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and California, USA?

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and WestJet fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edmonton to Los Angeles via Edmonton, Vancouver, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Seattle in around 5d 7h.

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