San Francisco to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

737.6 miles 1187.1 km · straight line
888.3 miles actual route 1429.6 km · driving distance
18h 40min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada?

The distance from San Francisco to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is 737.6 miles (1187.1 km) as the crow flies. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is located N of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888.3 miles, taking about 18h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. San Francisco is in California, United States, while Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is in British Columbia, Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Francisco and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from San Francisco to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 40min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 24min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~24h 16min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
48.43°N, 123.37°W
America/Vancouver
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM