There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SEA - YVR
2h 32m$234–754Drive 223.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR)car 223.1 km
2h 34m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus Seattle Airport
3h 56m$71–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
4h 35m$127–200Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)223.1 km
2h 34mFly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane BFI - YVR
5h 41m$69–434Bus via Burrard Station @ Platform 1
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus FlixBus 2115 / ...
5h 14m$58–129
Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR). However, there are services departing from Seattle, WA - Convention centre and arriving at River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR). However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Seattle and Vancouver Airport (YVR) is 228 km. The road distance is 223.1 km.
The best way to get from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $71 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR), including transfers.
Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, depart from Seattle, WA - Convention centre station.
Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $230 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $71 - $75 and takes 3h 56m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hourly. Alternatively, Quick Shuttle operates a bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond 3 times a day. Tickets cost $68 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–700
Flights from King County International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from King County International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from King County International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- rez@quickcoach.com
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $68
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, arrive at River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond station.
Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Seattle to Vancouver Airport (YVR).
There are 1415+ hotels available in Vancouver Airport (YVR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle and Vancouver Airport (YVR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.