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How to get fromVancouver to Exploratoriumby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Vancouver to Exploratorium by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeYVR - SFO
    5h 36m
    $77–666

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    24h 31m
    $144–265

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to SeattletrainAmtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Seattle to OaklandtrainCoast Starlight
    29h 7m
    $176–372

  4. Drive 948.5 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Exploratoriumcar948.5 mi
    16h 27m
    $218–314

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeYVR - OAK
    7h 31m
    $297–562

  6. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeBLI - OAK
    7h 34m
    $109–469

  7. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePAE - SFO
    8h 46m
    $92–388

  8. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeYVR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    8h 28m
    $254–790

  9. Bus via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattlebus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    25h 41m
    $144–262

Vancouver to Exploratorium by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Exploratorium, CA, USA?

Flair Airlines, WestJet, and four other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Exploratorium via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 24h 31m.

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