Rapid transit SkyTrain line from YVR–Airport Station to downtown Vancouver, serving Vancouver City Centre and Waterfront stations in under 30 minutes. Trains run roughly every 6–8 minutes at weekday peaks and every 8–15 minutes at other times, with service from about 05:00 to 01:00; a $5 YVR AddFare applies when leaving the airport toward downtown.
Beyond downtown
Vancouver: Regional Hop Plan
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International business
Brief
Ideal for connecting directly into the city’s finance or embassy districts.
Service
Canada Line (YVR–Airport ↔ Waterfront)
Mode
metro
Freq
6-15m
Note
Rapid transit SkyTrain line from YVR–Airport Station to downtown Vancouver, serving Vancouver City Centre and Waterfront stations in under 30 minutes. Trains run roughly every 6–8 minutes at weekday peaks and every 8–15 minutes at other times, with service from about 05:00 to 01:00; a $5 YVR AddFare applies when leaving the airport toward downtown.
Regional coaches
Brief
Good when you need a one-seat ride into the suburbs or satellite cities.
Service
BC Connector / YVR Skylynx via Downtown
Mode
coach
Freq
120-240m
Note
Long-distance coach services such as BC Connector and YVR Skylynx run from YVR to regional destinations and often stop at or near central downtown Vancouver (e.g., Burrard SkyTrain Station or Vancouver City Centre) for transfers. These are less frequent and mainly useful if continuing beyond downtown; check specific timetables and stops before travel.
What locals actually do
Brief
Even locals pad 30 minutes of buffer during peak traffic.
Overnight bus linking YVR–Airport and Sea Island with downtown Vancouver (Granville & Georgia / Waterfront area) and Richmond–Brighouse when the Canada Line is not operating. Use this route for late-night trips between the airport and downtown after SkyTrain service ends.
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FAQs
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01How do I reach secondary airports or ports?
A
Ride into the main city first, then swap to intercity rail or ferry operators. Booking apps like Trainline, JR East, or obilet list live seat counts.
02What about luggage storage?
A
Use lockers at Vancouver stations or the airport itself if you need to bounce between hops.