Getting there · Route guide

Vancouver to Leavenworth: every way to get there

Vancouver to Leavenworth is a favourite cross-border trip for the Christmas Lighting Festival and Oktoberfest. It's about 250 miles via the Peace Arch or Pacific Highway crossing.

Your options

🚗 DriveAbout 4.5–5 hours plus the border

Cross at Peace Arch or Pacific Highway, then I-5 and US-2. Check border wait times before you leave.

🚆 TrainChange in Seattle

Amtrak Cascades to Seattle, then the Empire Builder to Leavenworth. Usually an overnight stay in Seattle.

✈️ FlyVia Seattle or Wenatchee

Rarely faster than driving, but useful if you're coming from farther away.

🚐 Group charter5 hours, door to door

Your driver handles the border crossing and parking.

Book it

🏨 Hotels in LeavenworthLive prices on one map ✈️ Compare flightsAviasales, Kayak and Kiwi.com 🚗 Rental cars and vansCompare every major company 🚕 Airport pickupDriver meets you at arrivals 🚐 Group shuttle or vanQuotes from local drivers 🚌 Charter bus quoteEmail us your group details 🚆 Amtrak scheduleBook trains on amtrak.com 🚌 GreyhoundBus times and fares 🚌 FlixBusLow-cost intercity buses

Bring a passport, NEXUS card or enhanced driver's licence. US hotels can show prices in Canadian dollars on our Leavenworth page.

Times are typical and change with traffic, weather and schedules. Check the operator before you go. GroupVoy may earn a commission from some links, at no extra cost to you.