Transfer to/from - Vancouver airport (YVR)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Lyft, Uber and KABU pick up passengers on level 2 of the Domestic and International Arrivals Halls and outside the South Terminal.

Bus

YVR Whistler SkyLynx (Tel +1 604 326 1616) is a daily service to downtown Vancouver (60 minutes; $25.00), Squamish (2 hours), Creekside Village and Whistler (3 hours; $55.00). Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter located in the International Arrivals area and buses depart from Bay 9. Departures from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

BC Ferries Connector (Tel +1 888 788 8840) provides service to Victoria, Gulf Islands and Duke Point via the Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay terminals.

Train

Canada Line (Tel +1 604 953 3333) is a high-speed service connecting the airport to downtown Vancouver in 26 min. and to Richmond in 18 min. It operates from 5:07 am to 0:56 am, has a frequency of 6-20 min. and the station is located between the terminals. From the Arrivals Hall on level 2, go up to level 3 and walk to the Link Building, then follow the Canada Line signs. The ticket costs $3.15, with a $5.00 surcharge for passengers departing from the airport.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Available 24 hours a day on level 2 of the Domestic and International Arrivals areas and outside the South Terminal. They operate at fixed fares to destinations in the Vancouver and Richmond area. Travel time to downtown is about 30 minutes.

Operators:

- Black Top & Checker Cabs (Tel +1 604 731 1111)
- Bonny's Taxi (Tel +1 604 435 6655 / 434 8000)
- Coquitlam Taxi (Tel +1 604 433 6666)
- Delta Surrey Green Cab (Tel +1 604 594 1111 / 943 1111)
- Garden City Cabs (Tel +1 604 233 1111)
- Guildford Cab (Tel +1 604 585 8888)
- Kimber Cabs (Tel +1 604 238 8888)
- Maclure's (Tel +1 604 831 1111)
- Newton Whalley (Tel +1 604 581 1111)
- North Shore Taxi (Tel +1 604 987 7171 / 922 2222)
- Queen City Taxi (Tel +1 604 526 1166)
- Pacific Cabs (Tel +1 604 596 6666)
- Richmond Taxi (Tel +1 604 272 1111)
- Royal City Taxi (Tel +1 604 526 6666)
- Sunshine Cabs (Tel +1 604 929 1221)
- Surdell Kennedy Taxi (Tel +1 604 588 8888)
- Tsawwassen Taxi (Tel +1 604 594 1111 / 943 1111)
- Vancouver Taxi (Tel +1 604 871 1111)
- White Rock South Surrey Taxi (Tel +1 604 596 6666)
- Yellow Cabs (Tel +1 604 681 1111)

Public transportation fares and schedules

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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