Getting Around Vancouver
Visitors traveling by air can fly into Vancouver International Airport. Visitors departing the airport are required to purchase an Airport Improvement Fee ticket that must be presented at the security checkpoint. The fee ranges between $5.00 and $15.00 depending on your destination. Taxis are difficult to find in the downtown area. It is best to utilize public transportation. Other means of transportation are car rentals, ferries, trains and buses.
Transit System
The Vancouver transit system, TransLink, is made up of a network of buses and unique services such as the SeaBus and SkyTrain. TransLink provides transit services covering over 1800 square kilometres of the Greater Mainland of Vancouver - getting around the city is convenient
Buses
Coast Mountain Bus Co. operates TransLink's bus services, running busiest routes from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. It also operates the popular cross-harbour passenger ferry service, SeaBus.
SkyTrain
SkyTrain, a completely automated light rapid transit system, offers fast, efficient service between downtown Vancouver and the suburbs. SkyTrain stations and cars are wheelchair accessible and are closely linked with bus service at almost all stations. SkyTrain operates daily, every two to five minutes.
SeaBus
SeaBus is a unique, passenger-only, wheelchair accessible ferry service that connects Vancouver from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay on the North Shore. The scenic crossing of Burrard Inlet takes 12 minutes and offers a breathtaking perspective of the city, sea and mountains.