Vancouver Airport Skytrain Where to Go, How to Ride & more

If you’re wondering about a train or subway to/from Vancouver International Airport and downtown Vancouver, here’s what

you should know about the Canada Line Skytrain.

The YVR Airport Skytrain (above and below ground subway-type train) is the quickest way to get from Vancouver Interna-

tional Airport to downtown Vancouver, with a travel time of only 25 minutes.

Vancouver Airport Skytrain

Where to Go, How to Ride & more

Vancouver Airport Skytrain Station - Location

The Vancouver (YVR) – Airport Canada Line Station is located above the covered parking garage at the airport. You can get

there 2 different ways:

Domestic Arrivals (ights arriving from within Canada) – go up to level 3, then walk towards the International Terminal.

Before you get there, you will come to the Link Building which is situated between the domestic and international terminals.

Look for the signs that say “Canada Line” and proceed up the escalator (or elevator) to level 4 where there is a covered

walkway to the Skytrain Station.

International Arrivals (ights arriving from USA and International) - make your way up to level 3 and then outside where

you will see the covered walkway across the street to the Canada Line Station (Note: If it’s raining heavily, you may prefer

to stay indoors and walk an extra couple minutes to the Link Building and access the Skytrain there as described above for

Domestic arrivals).

YVR Skytrain Ticket Prices & How to Purchase

Here’s a quick guide to the cost of riding the Skytrain from Vancouver Airport (YVR). These fares include the new

YVRAddFare effective January 18, 2010. The $5 YVR AddFare applies only to travel from YVR to Vancouver and

Richmond. It is not paid in reverse for travel to YVR.

Monday to Friday, early morning to 6:30 PM:

• Vancouver Airport – Downtown Vancouver: 2 Zone Ticket $8.75

(two-zone fare of $3.75 + YVR AddFare of $5)

• Vancouver Airport – Richmond: 1 Zone Ticket $7.50

(one-zone fare of $2.50 plus YVRAdd Fare of $5)

Monday to Friday after 6:30 PM, Weekends and Holidays:

• Vancouver Airport - All Zones: $7.50 ($2.50 plus YVRAddFare of $5)

Tickets are good for up to 90 minutes of travel for the zones you purchase. Keep your ticket with you while using

transit; you will have to show it to Transit authorities if asked. You can also use it to transfer to the bus system if

needed.

From: www.vancouver-travel-tips.com/vancouver-airport-skytrain.html

How to Purchase Tickets for the Skytrain at Vancouver Airport:

Ticket Machines: You’ll nd Skytrain Ticket Machines on all Canada Line

station platforms. They accept cash, credit and debit/ATM cards. At YVR,

you may also buy Skytrain tickets at the 7-Eleven Store downstairs on

Level 1 in the Domestic Terminal building.

Transfers: There’s no need to purchase a transfer – your 2-Zone

ticket is all you need for travel from YVR Airport to Downtown.

*IMPORTANT* - Skytrains travelling from downtown Vancouver south

towards YVR/Richmond will alternate nal destinations between

Vancouver Airport and Richmond. If you’re travelling to the Airport, make

sure you board a Skytrain that is designated “YVR Airport” and not

“Richmond”.

All Skytrains at YVR Airport Station depart for downtown Vancouver.

Baggage, Bikes & More

The Skytrain has room for your luggage, including skis, snowboards and

golf clubs. Each train has space for two bicycles (1 in each car).

(Disclaimer: This page is a general guide only. Skytrain schedules, fares and ser-

vices are subject to frequent change. Vancouver Travel Tips.com accepts no respon-

sibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this

information. Please consult translink.ca and yvr.ca before starting any travel.)

YVR Skytrain Schedule to Downtown Vancouver

Skytrain Hours – the Vancouver Airport Skytrain operates a

frequent schedule from very early in the morning to past

midnight. Here are some details:

• From the Airport to Downtown Vancouver: Skytrain service begins

at 5:10 AM, with the last train at night at 12:57 AM.

• From Downtown Vancouver to the Airport: rst Skytrain is at 4:50

AM, and the last one departs at 1:05 AM.

Frequency - Trains run on average once every 4 to 6 minutes

throughout the day and evening, and about once every 10 minutes

during late-night hours.

Route/Stops - the train makes 12 stops, the nal one at Waterfront

Station in Downtown Vancouver.

Travel Time - about 25 minutes from YVR to Waterfront Station in

downtown Vancouver.