The distance between Toronto and Vancouver is around 3,381km (2,101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Toronto to Vancouver by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) to Vancouver (YVR).
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Take the train to Vancouver.
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There are several options for getting from Toronto to Vancouver by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around CA$280 ($215) and will take around 6h 35m.
The distance between Toronto and Vancouver is around 3,381km (2,101 miles).
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Toronto and Vancouver by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Toronto to Vancouver is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx CA$280 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Toronto and Vancouver, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around CA$280 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Toronto and Vancouver. It typically takes around 4 days 1h and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Toronto and Vancouver with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4 days 1h.
VIA Rail run train services between Toronto and Vancouver. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Toronto and Vancouver. We recommend that you fly from Toronto (YYZ) to Abbotsford (YXX) then take the bus to Vancouver BC - Pacific Central Station. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Toronto and Vancouver. Flights depart from Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) and arrive at Vancouver (YVR) - via Montreal (YUL). The flight takes around 6h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Toronto to Vancouver. There is however a flight that goes via Montreal (YUL). This services will take at least 7h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Toronto to Vancouver typically takes around 6h 50m. Flights depart from Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) and and arrive into Vancouver (YVR).
The closest major airport to Vancouver is Vancouver International Airport (YVR) (YVR) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Vancouver. Nanaimo Airport (YCD) (YCD) and Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) (YXX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Toronto and Vancouver. The distance is around 4,431km (2,753 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toronto to Vancouver is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around CA$450 ($345).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 7h 20m | CA$450($345) | every 20 mins | 4,188km (2,602 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | CA$280($215) | 4 times a day | 3,381km (2,101 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 30m | CA$310($240) | every 4 hours | 3,429km (2,131 miles) |
Train | 4 days 1h | CA$600($460) | once a week | 4,411km (2,741 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 19h | CA$480($365) | on demand | 4,431km (2,753 miles) |
Flair Airlines
Air Transat
WestJet
Air Canada
Porter Airlines
EBus Canada
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Rider Express
GO Transit
VIA Rail
The following major airports near Vancouver offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Canada and internationally.