YVR Airport Transfer | Vancouver International

Vancouver International Airport (IATA: YVR) is Canada's second-busiest airport, handling over 26 million passengers annually. The main terminal has international and domestic piers connected landside. The Canada Line SkyTrain station is directly below the international terminal — trains to downtown Waterfront Station depart every 3–8 minutes. Metered taxis and Uber operate from the designated areas outside arrivals. A LocalsRide driver meets you inside the arrivals hall for group transfers and routes to North Vancouver, Richmond, and Whistler.

YVR Transfer Times

Downtown Vancouver: 13 km, 25–35 min. North Vancouver (via Second Narrows): 22 km, 35–55 min. Richmond city centre: 5 km, 10–15 min. Burnaby (hotels, SFU): 20 km, 30–45 min. Squamish (Sea-to-Sky): 70 km, 70–85 min. Whistler: 125 km, 2–2.5 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Canada Line worth taking from Vancouver Airport?

The Canada Line ($3.65–8.95, 26 min to Waterfront) is excellent for downtown solo travel. It doesn't serve North Vancouver, Whistler, or large group travel. It runs 05:08–01:12. A private car is better for those cases and competitive for 2+ people.

Is there a direct transfer from Vancouver Airport to the Whistler ski resort?

Yes — private car transfers from YVR to Whistler Village (125 km, 2–2.5 hours via Sea-to-Sky Highway 99) are available. Shared shuttles (~$60–85 CAD) have set times. A pre-booked private car departs on your schedule — useful for late-night ski arrivals or early departures from Whistler.