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

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

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  1. Fly 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 58m
    $297–770

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane YEG - FAT
    9h 58m
    $102–447

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown -10235 101 St NW to Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown 4 Ave SE to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $291–590

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Jasperbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $640–1,386

  5. Drive 1,738.6 mi

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

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YEG - LAX
    7h 35m
    $173–1,319

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YEG - SMF
    8h 41m
    $248–910

  8. Fly 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
    9h 37m
    $162–662

  9. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YEG - OAK
    9h 21m
    $160–713

Edmonton to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,208.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edmonton Downtown -10235 101 St NW to Los Angeles Union Station via Calgary - Downtown 4 Ave SE, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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