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How to get to Vancouver Whether by air, land or sea, getting here and getting around is easy! Coordinating your delegates' travel from one location to the next is a major challenge in most cities. Thankfully, Vancouver makes things easy with its reliable, clean and efficient public transportation network; its variety of coach companies providing group travel options; and its world-class network of ferries designed to move people and cars throughout the surrounding region with comfort and ease. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Getting here Vancouver is located just 30 kilometres north of the Canada/U.S. border at the southern edge of British Columbia. The city sits at the foot of the Coast Mountain Range near the mouth of the Fraser River and on the shore of the Pacific Ocean. By Air: Most visitors travel to Vancouver by air, taking advantage of a convenient network of international flights and a number of different air carriers. If your delegates are flying to Vancouver, they'll pass through Vancouver International Airport (YVR), a modern and fully updated facility offering access to Vancouver from around the world. The airport is consistently named Best Airport in North America by Skytrax based on the votes of millions of travellers from more than 100 different countries. With direct flights from many U.S., European and Asian cities, your attendees will be able to get to Vancouver in a timely and efficient manner, giving them more time to enjoy everything the destination has to offer. For more information, visit yvr.ca. By Car: If your attendees are travelling from the United States, they can drive across the border in their cars and RVs. Interstate 5 (I-5) from Seattle becomes Highway 99 across the Canada/U.S. border. This highway leads directly to Vancouver. Driving Times: Vancouver–Whistler Vancouver–Seattle Vancouver–Kelowna 12 ➔ ➔ ➔ 2 hours (120 km/75 mi) 3 hours (235 km/145 mi) 4 hours (400 km/250 mi) welcome to vancouver Approximate Mileage Conversions: 50 km/h = 30 mph 100 km/h = 60 mph By Rail: Rail travel is another great option and a memorable way to travel. Pacific Central Station is located in downtown Vancouver and offers routes to destinations across Canada and the Pacific Northwest. VIA Rail, Amtrak and Rocky Mountaineer all offer rail service to and from Vancouver. See page 108 for more information on rail service. Train Times: Vancouver–Bellingham Vancouver–Seattle Vancouver–The Rockies North Vancouver–Whistler ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ 1.5 hours 4 hours 18 hours 2.5 hours TVan photo: Vancouver International Airport