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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Waterfront Station

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

  1. TrainSkyTrain Canada Line

    25–30 min

    Fare
    CA$9–CA$12
    Hours
    05:00–01:00
    ·
    every 7 min

    Direct to Waterfront in 26 min; fare includes a C$5 airport AddFare. Tap a credit card or Compass.

    Source: www.translink.ca · checked 2026-09-28

  2. TaxiTaxi

    25–40 min

    Fare
    CA$35–CA$45
    Hours
    24h

    Flat-rate zones to downtown (~C$35–40); tip expected.

    Source: www.yvr.ca · checked 2026-09-28

  3. Ride-hailingUber / Lyft

    25–40 min

    Fare
    CA$30–CA$45
    Hours
    24h

    Book in the app and meet at the signed ride-share pick-up zone; surge pricing at peak times.

    Source: www.yvr.ca · checked 2026-09-28

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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