Transfer to/from - Vancouver airport (YVR)

Transportation

Ride-sharing - Lyft and Uber pick passengers up on level 2 of the Domestic and International Arrivals Halls and outside the South Terminal.

Bus - The YVR Whistler SkyLynx is a daily service to downtown Vancouver (40 minutes), Squamish (110 min.) Creekside Village and Whistler (3 hours). Tickets can be purchased at the counter located in the International Arrivals area.
The BC Ferries Connector (Tel +1 888 788 8840) can get you to Victoria, Gulf Islands and Duke Point through the Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay terminals.

Train - The Canada Line (Tel +1 604 953 3333) is a rapid service that links the airport with downtown Vancouver in 26 minutes and with Richmond in 18 min. It operates from 5:07 am to 0:56 am, runs every 7-15 min. and the station is found on level 3 of the Main Terminal.

Car rental search

Taxi - Available 24 hours a day on the Domestic and International Arrivals level 2. They operate with fixed fares for destinations around Vancouver and Richmond. Travel time to the city centre is around 30 minutes.

Public transport fares and schedules

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.