How to Get from Vancouver Airport to Downtown

Published: 2022-08-04

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Best Way to Get from Vancouver Airport to Downtown

Hey there, travellers! Heading over to Vancouver? Sounds good! If it’s your first time visiting this ‘green’ city, then you’ll want to know all about its transportation options. Vancouver, known to many as “Hollywood North” is a busy city, steeped in culture and art. During your visit, you can expect to see examples of visual art, modern architecture, and a buzzing music and nightlife scene. But, before you get to explore all of that, you’ll first need to know about how to get around. There are a number of transportation options available, both public and private. The intent of this article is to offer you a full overview of every transportation option, hopefully equipping you with the necessary know-how to get around Vancouver like a pro.

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Is There a Train from Vancouver Airport to Downtown?

There isn’t a train, in the conventional sense; yet, there is an underground metro route, which one can use to efficiently get between the airport and city center. The metro line to take is the Canada Line ‘Waterfront”, which departs at convenient intervals throughout the day. The cost of a single ticket is $3.15 and can be paid by cash and contactless methods from one of the kiosks at the station.

From the airport arrivals terminal, make your way to the metro station, which is easily located, thanks to the many signposts. Purchase your ticket prior to boarding the metro, then proceed to get on. This particular metro usually departs from Platform 1, although be sure to double-check.

Now, enjoy the ride all the way to the city centre, disembarking at the station of the same name. This is within walking distance of the Vancouver Art Gallery, as well as a Tim Horton’s.

How to Get from Vancouver Airport to Downtown

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Getting a Bus from Vancouver Airport to Downtown

Similarly to the metro, there is also a convenient bus route that services these two destinations, yet this is only available during the night. It is also a direct route, meaning you won’t have to worry about changing between buses. The price of a ticket is the same as above, at $3.15, yet the transit time will increase by 6 minutes.

From the airport, head to level 3, where the domestic departures are, and the bus stop. Find the correct bus, namely the N10 nightbus toward downtown, which runs every 30 minutes throughout the night.

This bus will leave you directly outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, in the center of the city.

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Cheapest Downtown to Vancouver Airport Transport

When planning a trip, cost will undoubtedly be a deciding issue. Of course, limiting unnecessary travel expenses is of utmost importance. The public transportation choices we have included are the least expensive, as is always the case in these publications. You can get from the airport to the heart of Vancouver for a total of $3.15, both day and night. Even though the trip can take longer this way, you will at least have extra money to buy more maple syrup.

We do have another choice for you if the cost isn’t as important to you and you’d rather have a little more comfort, which will be covered in the article’s penultimate section.

Distance from Vancouver Airport to Downtown Vancouver

As the crow flies, there is a total distance of 10.6 kilometres between the two destinations, with the airport being located south-west of the city centre. The distance by car increases to 14 kilometers, for a total transit time of 21 minutes.

Booking a Vancouver Airport to Downtown Transfer with AtoB

Our final recommendation is to use AtoB to arrange a private Vancouver airport transport because it’s the fastest and least expensive method to travel to the city center. To reserve your transport, go to our booking page and enter your desired location in the city as well as your arrival date and time. You can enter a specific address and your driver will take you there because we provide a door-to-door service.

After entering the necessary data, move on to the following page to get a thorough list of all our vehicles, from which you may choose the most suitable. After making your choice, continue to customize the ride by adding any of our extra add-on services.

After paying for the transport using our secure payment gateway, your trip will be confirmed. A follow-up email with your driver’s contact information will be sent to you 24 hours before your ride when you receive a confirmation email after your payment has been processed. To find out where the airport meeting place is, get in touch.