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How to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to the City Center

Vancouver Airport to City Center

Vancouver International Airport (YVR), also known as Aéroport international de Vancouver, is the second largest airport in Canada and is located about 12 km southwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Vancouver by SkyTrain, Taxi, Private Transfer, Uber, Lyft or Rental Car.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Vancouver Airport (YVR) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from YVR airport to downtown

Overview of all transfer options from Vancouver Airport to the City Center

Transport Travel time Cost More
train SkyTrain 30 Min. CA$ 9.35 Details
taxi Taxi 25 Min. CA$ 21‑36 Details
welcome Private
Transfer
25 Min. CA$ 80 Details
uber Uber 25 Min. CA$ 30-70 Details
lyft Lyft 25 Min. CA$ 30‑50 Details
rentalcar Rental Car 25 Min. Individ. Details

Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.


Train from Vancouver Airport to the City Center
SkyTrain

Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
30 minutes

Cost:
CA$ 9.35 pp (2 zones + $5 YVR AddFare)

Description:
SkyTrain ‘Canada Line’ from Vancouver Airport (stop at International Terminal) to downtown Vancouver to the stations “Yaletown-Roundhouse”, “Vancouver City Centre” or “Waterfront Station”


Taxi from Vancouver Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
25 minutes

Cost:
CA$ 21-36 (zone dependent)

Description:
Taxi from Vancouver Airport (all terminals, level 2) to downtown Vancouver or directly to your accommodation / hotel in the city center



Private Shuttle from Vancouver Airport to the City Center
Private Transfer (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes

Cost:
CA$ 80

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Vancouver Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Vancouver or directly to your accommodation


Uber from Vancouver Airport to the City Center
Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes

Cost:
CA$ 30-70

Description:
Uber from Vancouver airport (pickup location according to Uber app) to central Vancouver or directly to your accommodation



Lyft from Vancouver Airport to the City Center
Lyft

Order a Lyft ride ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes

Cost:
CA$ 30-50

Description:
Lyft from Vancouver airport (pickup location according to Lyft app) to central Vancouver or directly to your accommodation




Rental car
Rental Car

Hire a rental car ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes

Cost:
Depending on the company

Description:
Rental Car from Vancouver Airport (counter in parking garage across from the main terminal) to Vancouver, to your accommodation & more




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