How to get from Vancouver International Airport to Downtown Vancouver
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take the Canada Line SkyTrain direct to Downtown — C$9.45 with the airport AddFare, ~25 min.
Best options
Best overall
Canada Line SkyTrain to Waterfront / Vancouver City Centre.
Cheapest safe
Canada Line single (includes airport AddFare).
Best at night
Canada Line runs until ~01:00; taxi after.
With luggage / kids
SkyTrain has space; taxi for groups.
Taxi fare
Official metered taxi roughly C$35–C$45 to Downtown Vancouver. Fares vary.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Lyft operate.
available
Public transport
Canada Line SkyTrain.
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow SkyTrain signs from the terminal
- 2Buy a Compass single (AddFare auto-applies)
Scam warnings
Unofficial 'limo' offers
Avoid this
- • Curbside private offers
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