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YVR - Vancouver International Airport |
Official Airport Website: www.yvr.ca/guide/toandfrom Distance to Downtown: 11.8 km (7.8 miles) Annual Passenger Volume: 17.1 million (2006) |
TRANSIT FLY Review: While we at TransitFly.com can't wait to see the completion of the Canada Line Light Rail Line which should provide excellent direct airport access from Downtown Vancouver (currently scheduled for completion in 2009), there are still many airport ground transportation options operating at Vancouver International Airport that are quite good. For those heading to Downtown Vancouver the municipal government offers several public bus lines that feature frequent service and run from 05:30-02:00 7 days/ week. Passengers with more luggage or heading to outlying areas should consider the numerous airport shuttle options that are available at YVR Airport. From direct shuttle buses that serve Downtown Vancouver to coaches that serves Victoria, Washington State destination, and the Whistles / Blackcomb ski areas many good options for transit to/from Vancouver International Airport are available. |
Vancouver Airport Shuttle Options |
Vancouver Airport Train Options |
Vancouver Airport Taxi Options |
Vancouver Airport Bus Options |
Vancouver Airport Parking Options |
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Top U.S. Airports |
Parking Option Gateway Valet Parkade Economy Parking Lot^ Long Term Lot^ South Terminal Main Lot |
Rates: Hourly / Daily |
Connection to Terminals YES - Walkable YES - Walkable YES - Walkable NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Shuttle Bus |
$20.00 $6.50* $5.50 $2.97 $1.00 |
$28.25** $17.00 $13.00 $10.74 $9.00 |
YVR Airport Transportation Options: |
YVR AIRPORTER website: www.yvrairporter.com phone: (800) 668-3141 PDF Brochure - click here for Pick up locations & Schedule Frequency: GOOD* *Every 30 minutes 08:20 - 21:45 Reservation Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *The YVR Airport ticket office accept credit cards. Exact Change Required: NO Tip Required: NO Overall Ease of Use: VERY GOOD Where to Catch: The YVR AIRPORTER shuttle service picks up passengers arriving at Vancouver International Airport directly outside of the baggage claim areas at both Domestic and International Arrivals Level roadway curbs. |
Fares* (o/w-r/t) $13.50 / $21 $13.50 / $21 |
Approx. Travel Time 30-70 mins.** 30-70 mins.** |
Destination Guide - Downtown Vancouver Hotels - Canada Place Cruise Terminal |
*Cash fare can be paid directly to the shuttle driver. **For a complete list of destinations/hotels and scheduls visit the YVR Airporter website links above. |
The YVR Airporter offers a great deal for families: 2 Adults + 2 Children for ONLY: $27 one-way ($42 return) |
QUICK SHUTTLE (Service to Seattle & other Washington State destinations) website: www.quickcoach.com/schedule.htm phone: (800) 665-2122 Frequency: FAIR* *5x Daily (Winter) / 6x Daily (Summer) Reservation Required: NO* *From Tulalip & Bellingham Airport to YVR Vancouver Airport reservations are required Credit Cards Accepted: YES Exact Change Required: NO Tip Required: NO Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: QUICK SHUTTLE service picks up passengers at Vancouver International Airport ONLY outside of the baggage claim areas at the International Terminal Arrivals Level curb (Lower Level). |
Fares (o/w-r/t) Winter* $24 / 42 $36 / 65 $36 / 65 $49 / 87 |
Approx. Travel Time 1hr. 40mins. 2hr. 30mins. 3hr. 15mins. 3hr. 45mins. |
Destination Guide - Bellingham Int'l Airport - Tulalip, WA (I-5 exit #200) - Seattle (Downtown) - Seattle/Tacoma Int'l Airport |
*Winter Fares are listed in U.S. funds **Summer Fares are U.S. & Canadian funds |
Summer** $27 / 48 $41 / 73 $41 / 73 $55 / 98 |
PACIFIC COACH (service to Victoria, BC & Vancouver Island) website: http://pacificcoach.com/Schedule/Airport phone: (800) 661-1725 Frequency: FAIR* *7x Daily (appx. every 2 hrs.) Reservation Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *At the Pacific Coach ticket counter in YVR Airport. Exact Change Required: NO Tip Required: NO Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: PACIFIC COACH service picks up passengers at Vancouver International Airport at the "Victoria Bus" location outside of the baggage claim areas at the International and Domestic Arrivals Level curbs (Lower Levels). |
Fares (o/w-r/t) $44 / $85.75 $44 / $85.75 $44 / $85.75 $44 / $85.75 |
Approx. Travel Time 15 mins. 80 mins. 1hr. 55 mins. 3hr. 50 mins. |
Destination Guide - Richmond (Comfort Inn) - Tsawwassen (BC Ferries) - Swartz Bay (BC Ferries) - Victoria, BC (Bus Depot) |
YVR - WHISTLER SKYLYNX by Pacific Coach Lines website: http://pacificcoach.com/SkyLynx phone: (800) 661-1725 Frequency: GOOD* *9x Daily (WINTER - appx. every 2 hrs. 09:30-23:00) *5x Daily (Summer) Reservation Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *with Advanced booking online or by phone. Exact Change Required: NO Tip Required: NO Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: PACIFIC COACH service picks up passengers at Vancouver International Airport at the "Whistler Bus" location outside of the baggage claim areas at the International and Domestic Arrivals Level curbs (Lower Levels). |
Fares (o/w-r/t) $38.00 / 70.00 $61.50 / 111.00 |
Approx. Travel Time 1hr. 45 mins. 2hr. 45 mins. |
Destination Guide - Squamish - Whistler (Hotel service incl.) |
CANADA LINE (Rapid Transit Train System - Light Rail) Official Canada Line Website: http://www.canadaline.ca/ Direct Airport Service: currently not in service (Opening in Late 2009) Overview: *The NEW Canada Line Rapid Train System Light Rail is coming to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in late 2009. Construction on the Canada Line is already underway and progressing towards completion. The Canada Line service will be a major improvement for Vancouver International Airport and the entire Northwest BC + Washington area. Use the website link above for a complete list of future stations and project map. Be sure to check back with TransitFly.com in 2009 for a full breakdown of the new service. |
Destination Guide - Vancouver (Downtown) - Metrotown Mall - Brentwood Mall - Sapperton - Longheed Mall |
Fares / Tariffs* $23-27 $29 $35 $36 $45 |
*FARES are approximate and do NOT include any required gratuity. |
Taxi Companies Serving YVR: Many Available Official YVR Vancouver International Airport TAXI website: http://yvr.ca/guide/toandfrom/taxis.asp Frequency: Good Tip Required: YES (10-15% typical) Fare Determined by: TAXI METER Exact Change Required: NO (Taxi drivers make change for small bills) Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *Varies by Taxi company Luggage Surcharge?: NO Add'l Tolls/ Fees?: Where to Catch: After arriving at YVR Vancouver International Airport passengers should proceed to the Lower Level roadway (Arrivals Level) directly outside of the baggage claim area at each Terminal. |
Approx. Travel Time 6-8 mins. |
TRANSLINK COAST MOUNTAIN BUS SERVICE (Vancouver Municipal Transit Service) TRANSLINK website: http://tripplanning.translink.bc.ca/hiwire?.a=iScheduleLookup PDF Route #424 Map - click here for Route Map PDF Route #424 Schedule - click here for Timetable Direct Airport Service: YES* *The Route #424 Bus makes a loop between the Vancouver Airport Domestic Terminal (arrivals level) and the Airport Bus Station approximately 2 km away. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 05:30 - 00:30 Saturday: 05:30 - 00:30 Sunday: 05:30 - 00:30 Exact Change Required: YES (change machine is available at YVR Airport) Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: VERY GOOD* *Every 7-8 mins (Weekdays) *Every 15 mins (Saturday/Sunday) Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: The Bus Route #424 provides service from the Vancouver International Airport Domestic Terminal to the Airport Bus Station. Route #424 picks up and drops off passengers at the Ground Level of the Domestic Terminal only. |
Fares* $2.50/ $3.75/ $5.00 |
Destination Guide to/from Vancouver Airport - Airport Bus Terminal |
*FARES paid are good for unlimited use in a specific zone(s) of travel for up to 90 mins. Within 1 Zone of travel the Fare is $2.50. For travel within 2 Zones the Fare is $3.75. Travel through 3 Zones is $5.00. A flat fare of $2.50 is charged for any and all travel after 18:30 weekdays and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. Vancouver International Airport is located in the "Red Zone". The Red Zone includes the cities of Richmond and Burnaby. The City of Vancouver including Downtown Vancouver is located in the "Yellow Zone". Passengers should consult the zone map on the Translink website if they have any questions. RIDERS SHOULD ALWAYS REQUEST A PROOF OF PAYMENT FROM THE BUS DRIVER IN ORDER TO TRANSFER TO OTHER BUSES. |
TRANSLINK COAST MOUNTAIN BUS SERVICE (Vancouver Municipal Transit Service) TRANSLINK website: http://tripplanning.translink.bc.ca/hiwire?.a=iScheduleLookup Direct Airport Service: NO* *From the AIRPORT BUS TERMINAL use the Route #424 Bus, which makes a loop between the Vancouver Airport Domestic Terminal (arrivals level) and the Airport Bus Station approximately 2 km away. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 05:30 - 00:30 Saturday: 05:30 - 00:30 Sunday: 05:30 - 00:30 Exact Change Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES Frequency: Varies by Route Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: The Bus Route #424 provides service from the Vancouver International Airport Domestic Terminal to the Airport Bus Station. Route #424 picks up and drops off passengers at the Ground Level of the Domestic Terminal only. FARES: See the Route #424 information above for a full rundown of information on Vancouver bus Fare Zones. Bus Routes serving the AIRPORT BUS TERMINAL: Route #: 9B - Downtown Vancouver 496 - Downtown Vancouver 620 - BC Ferries at Tsawwassen 100 - Vancouver & Eastern areas 491 - Richmond / Stevenson 301 - Surrey / Newton C92 - Airport South Terminal C90 - Sea Island (Northern portion) |
^Visit YVR Airport's website to get Online Coupons that will save money on the parking categories listed. *The Parkade Hourly Tariff is ONLY $5.50/hour if using the "Express Service" (no cashier transaction). **Valet 1st day Tariff is $28.25. The tariff charged is only $21.47 for each additional day. |
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