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Getting Here
and Around
GETTING HERE
BY AIR Most visitors travel to Vancouver by air, taking advantage
of a convenient network of international flights and a number of
airlines. Visitors pass through Vancouver International Airport
(YVR), a modern and award-winning facility. yvr.ca
BY CAR Visitors travelling from the United States 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, leading directly to Vancouver.
BY RAIL Rail travel in Western Canada is a scenic and memorable
way to travel. Pacific Central Station is located just outside
downtown Vancouver and offers routes to destinations across
Canada and the Pacific Northwest. VIA Rail, Amtrak and Rocky
Mountaineer offer rail services to and from Vancouver. viarail.ca,
amtrak.com, rockymountaineer.com
BY FERRY One of the great experiences when visiting Vancouver
is taking a ferry to points beyond the city. If your clients are planning
to visit Victoria or Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, they can take a
passenger ferry across the Strait of Georgia. They can also explore
the Sunshine Coast and a variety of smaller islands near Vancouver.
For more information about ferry service in and around Vancouver,
visit the BC Ferries website. bcferries.com
GETTING AROUND
BY COACH There are plenty of options for individual or
group travel by coach with Greyhound or Pacific Coach Lines,
including regular routes to Victoria, Whistler and other destinations.
greyhound.ca, pacificcoach.com
BY PUBLIC TRANSIT A modern, clean and safe public
transportation system makes getting around Vancouver as easy as
reading a map.
■ Buses: Numerous bus lines operate throughout Metro Vancouver
to various locations, providing easy access to our city's top
neighbourhoods and attractions.
■ SkyTrain: TransLink's automated light-rail transit system
connects downtown Vancouver with nearby municipalities
(Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey and Richmond). The Canada
Line whisks riders from Vancouver International Airport to
three downtown stations in about 25 minutes – and for a very
affordable fare.
■ SeaBus: Part of the public transit system, the SeaBus passenger
ferry connects downtown Vancouver with North Vancouver.
Find complete information on public transit routes and schedules on
TransLink's website. translink.ca
BY BOAT Aquabus and False Creek Ferries water taxis provide
transport around the False Creek area with stops that include Yaletown,
Granville Island, Science World and the Vancouver Maritime
Museum. theaquabus.com, granvilleislandferries.bc.ca
BY TAXI There are plenty of taxi companies to choose from in
Vancouver, and your clients can expect a fare of $30 to $40 CAD to
travel between Vancouver International Airport and downtown
Vancouver. For those looking for a more upscale option, sedans and
limousines are also available without a reservation through YVR's
official car service, Aerocar.
ACCESSIBILITY
BY COACH Greyhound Bus Lines has lift-equipped services
from Vancouver to Kelowna, Calgary and Prince George, with stops
in major centres along these routes. Pacific Coach Lines offers
accessible service between Vancouver and Victoria. greyhound.com,
pacificcoach.com
BY PUBLIC TRANSIT TransLink provides an array of
accessible travel options to passengers. Buses, community shuttles,
and SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express vehicles are all fully
accessible. translink.ca
BY BOAT When travelling with BC Ferries, wheelchair users
should request parking near the elevator at the time of ticket
purchase. All washrooms and deck areas are accessible. The ferry
route up the Inside Passage to Prince Rupert also has accessible
staterooms. bcferries.com
BY TAXI All Vancouver taxi companies provide wheelchair-
accessible vans.
BY RAIL Rocky Mountaineer offers a two-day trip to Jasper or
Banff with an overnight stay in an accessible hotel in Kamloops. VIA
Rail is very responsive to passengers' special needs; services offered
vary depending on stations and train facilities. rockymountaineer.com,
viarail.ca
AIRPORT SERVICES
AIRPORT BUTLER: Your clients can enjoy personalized
meet-and-greet services designed to assist arriving, connecting
and departing passengers at Vancouver International Airport.
airportbutler.ca
PRIORITY BAGGAGE: Have your clients store their luggage/
items at the airport, or at the Canada Place cruise ship terminal
during cruise ship season (May to September). prioritybaggage.ca
