Getting to/from the Airport
There are several options to go between YVR and downtown Vancouver, including scheduled coach transfers, limousine, taxi, car rentals and transit.
Car
Proceed south on Granville Street to West 72nd Avenue. Follow the road left onto SW Marine Drive and over the Arthur Laing Bridge. The bridge takes you to Grant McConachie Way, which leads directly to the airport terminal.
Taxi
In addition to providing you with a safe and reliable ride, Vancouver taxi companies ensure all
drivers receive extensive training through the award-winning TaxiHost training program.
Developed in 1996, TaxiHost training includes eight modules ranging from driving with finesse to advanced customer service and transporting people with disabilities.
Canada Line
Canada Line provides rapid rail service linking Downtown, Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Trains leave every four minutes from Vancouver, and every seven minutes from Richmond and YVR. A one-way trip from YVR to Downtown Vancouver takes only 25 minutes on a two zone fare of $3.75! Check maps, schedules and all zone fares at www.canadaline.ca or call the Vancouver public transit authority TransLink at 604-953-3333.
Airport Bus Service
A regular scheduled airport bus service operates between the airport and downtown Vancouver.
Information on their departure times and pickup locations can be obtained from the Touristinfo staff at the airport, or found on the YVR website
TransLink (Public) Bus
Catch bus #98 B-line "Richmond Centre" at Burrard Station to the Airport Station, then transfer to bus #424 "Airport". This bus will take you to the airport.
Check schedules for times, call TransLink at 604-953-3333 or visit their website at www.translink.bc.ca. Approximate travel time is 60 minutes.
> View our Maps section for additional information about traveling in Vancouver.
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