When you arrive at Vancouver International Airport, probably after a long journey, the first thing you will want is to get to the hotel as soon as possible to rest and adapt to the city. Getting to downtown Vancouver is easy if you know how:
By Public Transport
The best option is taking a bus from the domestic flight terminal. Here you can take line 424 that takes you to the airport bus station. Once you get here, take line 98-B to get to the city center. Please note that the original ticket will serve you up to 90 minutes after purchasing it.
On the other hand, keep in mind that the price by bus from the airport, being in two areas, is CAD 4.25. An amount that you must carry exactly because they do not accept credit cards. Be sure to ask for it at the airport before arriving at the station.
Another option is to take the Canada Line. It is a high-speed train service that connects downtown Vancouver to the airport and takes just 26 minutes. It has a frequency of 7-15 minutes; it is located on level 3 of the Main Terminal and its price is 4 CAD. But to leave the airport you need to pay a fee of CAD 5, so the ticket will finally cost CAD 9.
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Cab
If you arrive in a group, you will probably be interested in the idea of arriving by taxi, whose journey can cost between 30 and 40 CAD. A price that is relatively great if it is divided among all travelers.
Rent a car
If you are traveling around Vancouver and plan to do so by car. The best option is that you rent it directly from the airport and thus you have your arrival resolved. Do not forget to select this airport as a pick-up location when you make your car reservation online and do not miss looking for accommodation with parking included.
Know the Transport in Vancouver
It is easy to get around Vancouver. The city is not very big and it is very well connected with various public transport networks that will not be very difficult for you to understand.
Ticket prices are (zone 1) 2.85 CAD, (zone 2) 4.10 CAD and (zone 3) 5.60 CAD, but on weekends and every day after 18:30, only the value of zone 1 for any ticket. Vancouver Downtown is zone 1, while Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond and North Vancouver corresponds to zone 2.
To Move Around VancouverUse the Following Transport:
SkyTrain
It is a light train with some elevated sections that pass over the roads and at the same time it is the most environmentally friendly means of transport because it does not produce C02 emissions.
In total there are two SkyTrain lines, which are the ExpoLine and the Millennium. They cover a total of 33 stations and both reach the city center. If you stay on the outskirts of the city, you can easily reach the city center using one of these lines.
Keep in mind that if you are going to use transportation multiple times, you may want to buy a daily pass or even a monthly voucher.
Seabus
The SeaBus is taken from the Waterfront and takes you to North Vancouver. If you have previously purchased a ticket for the SkyTrain, remember that it is valid for 90 minutes and you can use the SeaBus as a transfer.
This means of transport is ideal for traveling by boat and getting beautiful views of Vancouver, perhaps you also see a seal on the way. There are departures every 15 minutes and the journey from end to end takes 12 minutes.
Bus
The bus is also a good way to get around Vancouver, although it is somewhat more complex. Vancouver is actually a small city and you can get around on foot, but this mode of transport is especially useful if you have to go to the outskirts of the city or if you want to explore a suburb.
Keep in mind that for buses you will not be able to pay by credit card, so you must carry cash when you get in the vehicle to pay the driver. On the other hand, if you want to transfer after using the bus, you must ask the driver for the transfer ticket.
