City guide
Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦
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Last refresh: 2026-02-22 07:59 UTC
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Transport modes
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Payment methods
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Airport links
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Transport Authorities
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| light_rail | TransLink | SkyTrain: Expo Line (downtown to Burnaby/Surrey), Millennium Line (East Vancouver/Burnaby/Port Moody/Coquitlam), Canada Line (downtown to Richmond/YVR airport). Frequent service every few minutes, 5am-1am. |
| bus | TransLink | Extensive network including #99 B-Line rapid service. NightBus after SkyTrain hours. Tap on entry. |
| ferry | TransLink | SeaBus: Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay (North Vancouver), 12-min scenic ride, every 15-30 min. |
| train | TransLink | West Coast Express: Vancouver to Mission (weekdays only, morning inbound, evening outbound). |
Paying for Transport
- Compass Card Reloadable contactless smart card for all TransLink services. Tap in/out. Single 2-zone fare ~CAD 3.10 (90-min transfer window). Open
- Contactless Credit/Debit Accepted on buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus.
- Cash Exact fare on buses (no change given).
Operating Hours
- Weekday SkyTrain/Bus/SeaBus: ~5am-1am. West Coast Express: weekday rush hours only.
- Weekend SkyTrain/Bus/SeaBus: ~5am-1am (reduced frequency). No West Coast Express.
- Night service NightBus services post-1am on select routes.
Rideshare & Taxis
- Uber Available Widely available in metro area.
- Lyft Available Available in Vancouver.
Airport Connections
- light_rail - Canada Line SkyTrain (YVR Airport Station) 26 min to downtown (Waterfront), CAD 9-10 (3-zone fare)
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
For 2-5 day business stay, get Compass Card for seamless multi-modal use (unlimited 90-min transfers). Canada Line direct from YVR. Use Transit app or Google Maps for real-time planning. West Coast Express weekdays only. Bikes allowed on most services outside peak.