Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦
Status: ready
Transport Authorities
- TransLink Website App: Transit App
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| light_rail | TransLink | SkyTrain: Three lines (Expo, Millennium, Canada). Operates 5 AM to 1:30 AM. Trains every few minutes. Compass Card required. |
| bus | TransLink | Extensive network covering downtown and suburbs. Regular buses 5:30 AM to 1:30 AM. RapidBus (6 routes) 6 AM to 12 AM with all-door boarding and free WiFi. NightBus for early morning hours. |
| ferry | TransLink | SeaBus: Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station) to North Vancouver (Lonsdale Quay). 12-minute scenic crossing. Weekdays/Saturdays 6 AM to 1 AM; Sundays 8 AM to 11 PM. Every 15 minutes peak, 30 minutes off-peak. |
| train | TransLink | West Coast Express: Weekday commuter rail only. Downtown Vancouver to Mission with stops in Port Moody, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge. Morning inbound, afternoon outbound. No weekend or night service. |
Paying for Transport
- Compass Card: Reloadable smart card. Tap at entry/exit for all transit modes. Single fare allows unlimited transfers within 90 minutes across all services.
- Contactless Payment: Credit/debit cards accepted on buses and at SkyTrain gates.
- Cash: Accepted on buses only. No change provided.
Operating Hours
- Weekday: SkyTrain 5 AM to 1:30 AM; Buses 5:30 AM to 1:30 AM; SeaBus 6 AM to 1 AM; West Coast Express morning inbound/afternoon outbound only
- Weekend: SkyTrain 5 AM to 1:30 AM; Buses 5:30 AM to 1:30 AM; SeaBus Saturdays 6 AM to 1 AM, Sundays 8 AM to 11 PM; West Coast Express not operating
- Night service: NightBus operates early morning hours after SkyTrain closes
Rideshare & Taxis
- Taxis Available Readily available throughout Vancouver for door-to-door service.
Airport Connections
- SkyTrain Canada Line - Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Downtown: 30 minutes, Included in Compass Card fare (zone-based pricing)
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Purchase Compass Card at airport or stations for seamless travel. Use Transit App for real-time trip planning and service updates. Single fare covers 90-minute unlimited transfers across all modes. RapidBus offers premium experience with WiFi and all-door boarding. Bikes allowed on SkyTrain outside peak hours and SeaBus anytime. Downtown core has frequent service every few minutes; suburban frequency drops to 2-3 trips daily. West Coast Express useful for eastern suburbs but weekday-only with no evening return service.