✓ Handpicked Luxury Stays in Budget on 🏡 booking.com
Welcome! In this blog post I’ll give you details on how to travel from Vancouver Airport to Downtown.
The distance between Vancouver Airport and Downtown is 15 km.
The journey from Vancouver Airport to Downtown can be done by taking Train, Taxi, Uber.
Vancouver International Airport is the official name of the Vancouver Airport. The airport lies around 15 km from the city.
Use the city’s travel card Compass Card, it will give you discount on the rides as well.
Vancouver Airport Transfer Guide:
Train: $9 CAD; journey time= 25 min
Taxi: $35 CAD; journey time= 20 min
Uber: $25 CAD
Vancouver Travel Kit:
GetYourGuide: Airport Transfer | Things to do | Tickets | City Tours | Day Trips | Cruises
Getting from Vancouver Airport to Downtown by Train
The 15 km distance between Vancouver Airport and Downtown can be easily done by Train.
The disadvantage is that it can’t take you door-to-door like taxis can. The name of the Train is Canada Line.
You can board the Train at Platform 2, Airport train station and get down at Vancouver City Centre Station.
The Train service is run by TransLink CA. It can get real crowded in the Train so be prepared to sweat it out.
The first Train from Vancouver Airport to Downtown is at 5:10 AM while the last one is at 12:57 AM.
In terms of frequency, you will see a Train every 10 minutes. Train travel is great for those who hate the road traffic.
The total fare is $9 CAD and you can purchase tickets from machine.
It takes around 25 min to get there. The Train makes 12 stops along the way.
For further details check: https://www.translink.ca
Getting from Vancouver Airport to Downtown by Taxi
You can easily reach from Vancouver Airport to Downtown by Taxi.
It will take you approx. 20 min to reach your destination.
What I like most about taxi is its availability. Main advantage of taking a taxi is it will drop your right at your doorstep.
You will find the taxis for hire in the arrival area.
The fare amount comes out to be approx. $35 CAD.
A cab ride can be a good opportunity to catch up some sleep.
Avoid unregistered taxis, stay safe and problem free.
Getting from Vancouver Airport to Downtown by Uber
The 15 km distance between Vancouver Airport and Downtown can be easily done by Uber.
Getting a Uber is anyday a better choice than taking a regular taxi. The fare comes out to be approx. $25 CAD.