There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Airport-Arrival Terminal by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Santa Ana
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Fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Ana (SNA)
Cheapest option
Fly to Burbank, train
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Fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Burbank (BUR)
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Take the train from L. A. Union Station station to Tustin station
4 alternative options
Fly to Los Angeles, train
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Fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX)
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Take the train from L. A. Union Station station to Tustin station
Bus, train via Portland
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Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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Take the train from Tukwila Amtrak to Portland
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Take the bus from Portland to Los Angeles
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Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheim
Bus, train
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Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle, WA - Convention centre
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Take the train from Seattle to Los Angeles
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Take the train from L. A. Union Station station to Tustin station
Drive
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Drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Airport-Arrival Terminal
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International entry into United States from Canada
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Canada
Conditions of entry into United States from Canada
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Unvaccinated travellers are recommended to quarantine for a minimum of 5 days; take a COVID-19 test 3 days after arriving. If test is positive arrivals need to self-isolate until fully recovered
- Vaccinated travellers are recommended to get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel; self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if symptoms develop
- 5-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals with a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
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- Unvaccinated travellers are recommended to quarantine for a minimum of 5 days; take a COVID-19 test 3 days after arriving. If test is positive arrivals need to self-isolate until fully recovered
- Vaccinated travellers are recommended to get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel; self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if symptoms develop
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Considerations leaving from Canada
The official advice is to delay international travel until fully vaccinated
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering United States from Canada.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Airport-Arrival Terminal is 800-232-4636.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Airport-Arrival Terminal is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Airport-Arrival Terminal is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800-232-4636.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Canada from United States.
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Last updated: 29 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Airport-Arrival Terminal is to fly which costs $170 - $370 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Airport-Arrival Terminal is to fly. Taking this option will cost $170 - $370 and takes 2h 55m.
The distance between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Airport-Arrival Terminal is 1113 miles. The road distance is 1319.4 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Airport-Arrival Terminal without a car is to bus and train via Portland which takes 37h 41m and costs $260 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Ana (SNA), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Vancouver Airport to Santa Ana Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 51m.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Airport-Arrival Terminal is 1319 miles. It takes approximately 22h 23m to drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Airport-Arrival Terminal.
Air Canada, WestJet, United Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Vancouver Airport to Santa Ana Airport.
There are 625+ hotels available in Airport-Arrival Terminal. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 1112.6 miles
- Duration: 2h 55m
What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Airport-Arrival Terminal, CA, USA?
Air Canada, WestJet and three other airlines fly from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Airport-Arrival Terminal hourly.

- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $550
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $460
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $380
Flights from Vancouver to Burbank via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $700
Flights from Vancouver to Burbank via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $700

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $460
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $460
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $430
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
Flights from Vancouver to Burbank via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $700

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $900
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $700
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $460
Flights from Vancouver to Burbank via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750

- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $410
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $1,100
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $750
Flights from Vancouver to Burbank via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $650

- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $700

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $1,100

- Website
- flyflair.com
Flights from Vancouver to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $320

- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Tustin station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $0 - $11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- children 5 and under with a paid adult
- $0
- Senior / Disabled / Medicare
- $4 - $5
- Student / Youth 6-18
- $5 - $8

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tukwila Amtrak to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $55 - $85
- Business Seat
- $55 - $80
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130 - $190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $130 - $190
- Premium
- $380 - $550
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $270 - $400
- Business Seat
- $290 - $410

- Phone
- 1.800.665.2122
- rez@quickcoach.com
- Website
- quickcoach.com
Bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $60
- Schedules at
- quickcoach.com
- Book at
- gotobus.com
Bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle, WA - Convention centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Schedules at
- quickcoach.com
- Book at
- gotobus.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100 - $140
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $100 - $140
- Flexible
- $140 - $210
Bus from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11 - $17
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $11 - $17
- Flexible
- $28 - $40

- Phone
- 800 083 0908
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $25
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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