Vancouver International Airport to Vancouver
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Vancouver International Airport sits about 12 km from Vancouver. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Line SkyTrain Cheapest Fastest Direct to downtown. Note the CAD $5 AddFare on top of the normal fare when leaving the airport. |
~$11 | 26 min | Every 6-10 min | Direct |
| Uber or Lyft Pick up from the designated ride-hail area on level 2, not at the kerb. |
~$48 | 25-45 min | On demand | Door to door |
| Taxi (zone fare) Zone-based flat fares, CAD $35-45 to downtown. |
~$52 | 25-45 min | On demand | Door to door |
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Cheapest option: Canada Line SkyTrain at around $11. Fastest: Canada Line SkyTrain.
Other airports in Canada
Toronto Pearson International Airport, Toronto - 22 km from the centre
Calgary International Airport, Calgary - 17 km from the centre
More Canada essentials
How these comparisons are made
Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.
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