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Getting Around Vancouver: Guide to Public Transportation

Navigating Vancouver's Skytrains and Buses

Whether you're a newcomer to Vancouver or just visiting, getting around Vancouver can seem confusing at first. How do you use Vancouver Public Transportation? What are the best options for getting where you need to go? How do you pay for tickets?

This quick guide to Vancouver Public Transportation will answer all your questions and help you find the best way to get where you're going fast. There are also tips and smartphone apps to help you use Vancouver Public Transportation more efficiently, plus information on using public transit to travel around  British Columbia .

All Vancouver Public Transportation is run by  TransLink , the Metro Vancouver transportation authority. TransLink operates a variety of public transportation options in Vancouver and tickets are good across buses, SkyTrains and the SeaBus.

How to Ride Vancouver's Transit System

Most people use the Canada Line  & SkyTrain Rapid Transit when visiting the city, especially the Canada Line. Vancouver's rapid transit runs north-south from the Vancouver Airport to Waterfront Station in Downtown Vancouver and west-east/southeast from Waterfront Station to Burnaby and Coquitlam.

• TransLink has transitioned from a pay-as-you-go ticket system to  Compass Cards , multi-use cards that users add money to, similar to NYC's MetroCard. (The Compass Cards are designed to be "reloaded" with additional money rather than thrown away and require a $6 add-fare "deposit" to activate.)
• Compass Cards are available online, by phone and at all SeaBus, West Coast Express and SkyTrain Station Compass Vending Machines. They are also available at Compass Vending Machines at London Drugs locations. It's still possible to pay with cash on buses but exact change is needed.
• Tap in when you enter a bus or any Skytrain/SeaBus station and out again at Skytrain stations (not buses). Each fare covers a 90-minute journey on the bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus. The city and suburbs are split into three zones.
• SkyTrain and SeaBus rides require a 1-, 2-, or 3-Zone fare, depending on the time of day and zones traveled. Buses are a one-zone fare, all day, every day. Cash fares on buses are  not  transferable to SkyTrain, West Coast Express, or SeaBus. All journeys starting after 6:30 p.m. (weekdays) and all day on weekends and holidays, across the entire Metro Vancouver region, are a 1-Zone fare. Adult fares are $3 for one zone, $4.25 for two, and $5.75 for three.

Other Transit Options

• SeaBuses : SeaBuses carry passengers to and from Waterfront Station in Downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver's Lonsdale Quay.
• West Coast Express : This commuter rail service transports people from Downtown Vancouver to Mission, BC.
• Mobi : Vancouver is a very bike-friendly place and you can rent one from one of the many bike rental places on Davie/Denman or pick up a Mobi bike share to take a trip around the Seawall. You can bring your bike on all Vancouver Public Transportation options, including buses, Canada Line/SkyTrain rapid transit, and SeaBuses. All buses are equipped with  bike racks . 

Tips for Getting Around Vancouver

• Taxis do not always show up for bookings. You can book a rideshare like an Uber or Lyft, or self-drive with Evo or Car2Go.
• Transit is not 24 hours a day so check your trip beforehand.
• Downtown is walkable but transit is a good way to get to Kitsilano, Commercial Drive and the North Shore (including Grouse Mountain).

Public Transport in BC

If you want to travel outside Metro Vancouver — for example, if you wanted to take a  day trip to Whistler  — and still use public transportation, you can plan your trip with  BC Transit .

BC Transit is the provincial crown agency charged with coordinating public transportation throughout British Columbia (outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District).

There are many wonderful island destinations near Vancouver, including  Vancouver Island / Victoria and Bowen Island . The public ferries that operate between the Mainland (i.e., Vancouver) and the various islands and coastal regions of BC are operated by  BC Ferries .

You can find  ferry schedules  and directions to departure ferry terminals for trips from Vancouver to Vancouver Island and  the Sunshine Coast .

Remember: You can use Vancouver Public Transportation/TransLink to reach any ferry terminal. Simply use the name of the ferry terminal as your destination in the online TransLink Trip Planner or TransLink Mobile App.

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SkyTrain Schedules

Our three automated rapid transit SkyTrain lines take you all around Metro Vancouver:

Expo Line connects Downtown Vancouver with the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey.

Millennium Line takes you from East Vancouver through to Burnaby and into Port Moody and Coquitlam.

Canada Line travels between Downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), and Richmond.

Find Schedule

Quickly look up scheduled times for a specific bus stop, bus route, SkyTrain line, or station.

SkyTrain Stations

SkyTrain Stations (Text Only)

The Expo Line operates three routes:

Waterfront Station (Downtown Vancouver) to King George Station (Surrey)

Waterfront Station (Downtown Vancouver) to Braid Station (New Westminster)

Waterfront Station (Downtown Vancouver) to Production Way–University Station (Burnaby)

Transfer to the Millennium Line at the following stations:

Commercial–Broadway Station

Lougheed town centre station, production way–university station.

Use Columbia Station to transfer to and from a train going to either King George or Production Way–University.

Use Waterfront Station to transfer to the Canada Line, SeaBus, or West Coast Express.

Expo Line Schedule

SkyTrain schedules provided are estimates only and are subject to change based on operational requirements.

For detailed information on these schedules, plan your trip with TransLink Trip Planner .

Peak Hours: Morning and afternoon rush hour when there’s the greatest demand and transit’s the busiest.

Midday: The period of time between the morning and afternoon peak hours.

Evening: The time period following the afternoon peak hours.

Late night: Following the evening service period, extending to the early hours of the morning.

Early Sat/Sun: Early mornings on the weekends.

Sat, Sun/Holidays: From late morning to late night on weekends and statutory holidays.

Some trains from Waterfront to Braid run only during peak hours, middays, evenings, and Sat/Sun/Holidays daytime and evenings. Outside these times, Braid and Sapperton will be served only by trains going to/from Production Way-University.

From February 2024 for approximately 2 years, there will be reduced service to Production Way-University and Lougheed Town Centre stations.

First/Last Train

Eastbound: waterfront to king george, eastbound: waterfront to production way–university.

* These times are for last trains operating from Waterfront to Lougheed Town Centre .

Westbound: King George to Waterfront

Westbound: production way–university to waterfront, station to station travel times.

The following graphic displays travel times in minutes, from station to station along the Expo Line. Also available in PDF format .

Waterfront Station to King George Station

Waterfront Station to Production Way–University Station

Station Entrance Maps

Waterfront station.

On Cordova St. between Granville and Seymour in Downtown Vancouver, this station links to the SeaBus and West Coast Express. Enter from Cordova St. through the old railway station, or from Howe St., Sinclair Centre, or Waterfront Centre (linked to Canada Place). The  TransLink Customer Service Centre is located within the main concourse of the station.

• Waterfront Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Waterfront Station Map

Burrard Station

On Burrard at Dunsmuir St. beside the Bentall towers and Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Vancouver, a suburban routes terminus.

• Burrard Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Burrard Station Map

Granville Station

On Granville between Georgia and Dunsmuir Streets in Downtown Vancouver. Enter beside The Bay store on Granville Mall, from the two lower floors of The Bay store, from Seymour St., or from the wheelchair-equipped Dunsmuir St. access.

• Granville Station (Street Level) Accessible Entrance Map
• Granville Station Map

Stadium–Chinatown Station

On Beatty at Dunsmuir St. in Downtown Vancouver. TransLink Lost Property is located on the concourse level (open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday for walk-in customers). Use the lower street level exit (Pacific Blvd.) to go to Rogers Arena and the upper street level exit (Beatty St.) to go to BC Place Stadium (about 2 blocks walk southbound along Beatty).

• Stadium–Chinatown Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Stadium–Chinatown Station Map

Main Street–Science World Station

At Main St. and Terminal Ave. in Vancouver. Science World and the Pacific Central Station (intercity bus and rail station) are found on either side of Main Street-Science World Station, at the foot of False Creek.

• Main Street–Science World Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Main Street–Science World Station Map

(Also serves Millennium Line)

At East Broadway and Commercial Drive in Vancouver.

• Commercial–Broadway Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Commercial–Broadway Station Map

Nanaimo Station

At Nanaimo St. and East 24th Ave., Vancouver.

• Nanaimo Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Nanaimo Station Map

29th Avenue Station

On East 29th Ave. west of Earles St. in Vancouver.

• 29th Avenue Station Accessible Entrance Map
• 29th Avenue Station Map

Joyce–Collingwood Station

At Joyce and Vanness St. in Vancouver.

• Joyce–Collingwood Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Joyce–Collingwood Station Map

Patterson Station

On Patterson Ave. at Beresford St. in Burnaby. Located beside Central Park, close to Kingsway.

• Patterson Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Patterson Station Map

Metrotown Station

On Central Blvd., east of McKay at the Metrotown Shopping Centre in Burnaby.

• Metrotown Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Metrotown Station Map

Royal Oak Station

At Royal Oak Ave. and Beresford St. in Burnaby.

• Royal Oak Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Royal Oak Station Map

Edmonds Station

At Griffiths Dr. and 18th Ave. in Burnaby.

• Edmonds Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Edmonds Station Map

22nd Street Station

On 7th Ave. at 22nd St. in New Westminster. Close to Marine Way and Queensborough.

• 22nd Street Station Accessible Entrance Map
• 22nd Street Station Map

New Westminster Station

At Columbia and 8th St. in New Westminster. Opposite River Market at Westminster Quay.

• New Westminster Station Accessible Entrance Map
• New Westminster Station Map

Columbia Station

On Columbia at 4th St. in New Westminster.

• Columbia Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Columbia Station Map

Sapperton Station

At the foot of Keary St. in New Westminster. A causeway joins a pedestrian walkway crossing over Brunette Ave. The walkway provides convenient public access to Royal Columbian Hospital and to the TransLink head office.

• Sapperton Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Sapperton Station Map

Braid Station

On Braid St. and Brunette Ave. in New Westminster. The station is the major interchange with SkyTrain for many Coquitlam and New Westminster bus routes.

• Braid Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Braid Station Map

On the north side of the Austin Rd./Lougheed Hwy. intersection in Burnaby. The station has entrances on both the east and west side of Austin Rd., providing convenient access for residents and bus patrons, and a clearly marked walk of less than two minutes to the Lougheed Town Centre.

• Lougheed Town Centre Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Platforms at Lougheed Town Centre Station Map
• Lougheed Town Centre Station Map

The primary transfer point for bus connections to Simon Fraser University. Located in Burnaby at the northeast corner of Production Way and Lougheed Hwy., passengers enter the station on the north side, shielded from the busy traffic along Lougheed Hwy.

• Production Way–Univercity Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Production Way–University Station Map

Scott Road Station

At Scott Rd. and King George Blvd. in Surrey. A security patrolled Park 'n' Ride is located here. A popular transfer point for the 640 Ladner Exchange.

• Scott Road Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Scott Road Station Map

Gateway Station

On 108th Ave. at University Dr. in Surrey.

• Gateway Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Gateway Station Map

Surrey Central Station

At City Pkwy. and 102nd Ave. across from Central City.

• Surrey Central Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Surrey Central Station Map

King George Station

On King George Blvd. at 100th Ave. in Surrey, it is the furthest SkyTrain station to the east.

• King George Station Accessible Entrance Map
• King George Station Map

Millennium Line

The Millennium Line operates between VCC–Clark Station (Vancouver) and Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station (Coquitlam).

Transfer to the Expo Line at the following stations:

Commercial–Broadway Station

Production way–university station, millennium line schedule.

For detailed information on these schedules, plan your trip with  TransLink Trip Planner .

Peak Hours: Morning and afternoon rush hour when there’s the greatest demand and transit’s the busiest.

Eastbound: VCC–Clark to Lafarge Lake–Douglas

*These last trains only operate from VCC-Clark to Lougheed Town Centre .

Westbound: Lafarge Lake–Douglas to VCC–Clark

The following graphic displays travel times in minutes, from station to station along the Millennium Line. Also available in PDF format .

VCC–Clark Station to Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station

VCC–Clark Station

On East 6th Ave. at Keith Dr. in Vancouver.

• VCC–Clark Station Accessible Entrance Map
• VCC–Clark Station Map

(Also serves Expo Line )

• Commercial–Broadway Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Commercial–Broadway Station Map

Renfrew Station

An elevated, side-platform station located on the north side of the railway tracks between Renfrew and Kaslo Streets in Vancouver, about one block north of Grandview Hwy.

• Renfrew Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Renfrew Station Map

Rupert Station

In Vancouver on the east side of Rupert St. north of the BNSF rail line oriented toward Rupert St. to integrate with north and south bus routes, passenger pickup and drop-off and pedestrian traffic.

• Rupert Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Rupert Station Map

Gilmore Station

On Gilmore Ave. and Dawson St. in Burnaby.

• Gilmore Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Gilmore Station Map

Brentwood Town Centre Station

On Lougheed Hwy. near Willingdon Ave. in Burnaby, adjacent to Brentwood Town Centre Mall. The station has a pedestrian mezzanine (below the platform level) connecting the north and south sides of Lougheed Hwy.

• Brentwood Town Centre Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Brentwood Town Centre Station Map

Holdom Station

On the southwest corner of Holdom Ave. and Lougheed Hwy. in Burnaby. The station's entrance provides unimpeded access for pedestrians crossing Lougheed Hwy. and for those disembarking from buses.

• Holdom Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Holdom Station Map

Sperling–Burnaby Lake Station

On the southeast corner of Sperling Ave. and Lougheed Hwy. in Burnaby.

• Sperling–Burnaby Lake Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Sperling–Burnaby Lake Station Map

Lake City Way Station

On the corner of Lake City Way and Lougheed Hwy. in Burnaby. Bus service to and from the station is located one block north.

• Lake City Way Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Lake City Way Station Map

(Also serves Expo Line)

• Production Way–Univercity Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Production Way–University Station Map

Burquitlam Station

Located on Clarke Road between Smith and Como Lake avenues.

• Burquitlam Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Burquitlam Station Map

Moody Centre Station

Between Moody and Williams streets.

• Moody Centre Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Moody Centre Station Map

Inlet Centre Station

At Ioco Road and Barnet Highway.

• Inlet Centre Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Inlet Centre Station Map

Coquitlam Central Station

East of Johnson Street at Mariner Way overpass.

• Coquitlam Central Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Coquitlam Central Station Map

Lincoln Station

On Pinetree Way between Lincoln and Northern avenues.

• Lincoln Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Lincoln Station Map

Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station

At Pinetree Way and Guildford Way.

• Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station Map

Canada Line

The Canada Line operates two routes:

Waterfront Station (Downtown Vancouver) to YVR–Airport Station (Richmond)

Waterfront Station (Downtown Vancouver) to Richmond–Brighouse Station (Richmond)

Use Waterfront Station to transfer to SkyTrain’s Expo and Millennium Lines, SeaBus, or West Coast Express.

Use Bridgeport Station to transfer from a YVR–Airport-bound train to a Richmond–Brighouse-bound train, and vice versa.

Canada Line Schedule

Please note: Prior to 5:30 am weekdays, 6 am Saturdays, and 7:30 am Sundays & Holidays, the Cordova Street entrance to Waterfront Station is closed. During that time, Canada Line customers should enter Waterfront via the entrance on Granville at Hastings.

The following graphic displays travel times in minutes, from station to station along the Canada Line. Also available in PDF format .

Waterfront Station to Richmond–Brighouse Station and YVR Airport Station

Waterfront Station Canada Line

On West Cordova St. between Granville and Seymour in Downtown Vancouver, this station links to SeaBus and West Coast Express. Enter from Cordova through the old railway station or from the dedicated Canada Line entrance on Granville just south of Hastings.

• Waterfront Station Canada Line Map

Vancouver City Centre Station

On the southwest corner of Granville St. and West Georgia St. in Downtown Vancouver. Enter from or beneath the street level, from Pacific Centre, or from Vancouver Centre malls.

• Vancouver City Centre Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Vancouver City Centre Station Map

Yaletown–Roundhouse Station

On Davie St. at Mainland St. in Vancouver. Serves the various downtown south neighbourhoods.

• Yaletown–Roundhouse Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Yaletown–Roundhouse Station Map

Olympic Village Station

On West 2nd Ave. at Cambie St., adjacent to the Cambie Bridge in Vancouver. Serves the South False Creek residential and commercial area.

• Olympic Village Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Olympic Village Station Map

Broadway–City Hall Station

On the southeast corner of Cambie St. and West Broadway in Vancouver. Connection point for the popular 99 B-Line bus.

• Broadway–City Hall Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Broadway–City Hall Station Map

King Edward Station

On the northwest corner of Cambie St. and West King Edward Ave. in Vancouver. Queen Elizabeth Park is located nearby.

• King Edward Station Accessible Entrance Map
• King Edward Station Map

Oakridge–41st Avenue Station

On the southwest corner of Cambie St. and West 41st Ave. in Vancouver, steps away from the Oakridge Mall entrance.

• Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Map

Langara–49th Avenue Station

On the northeast corner of Cambie St. and West 49th Ave. in Vancouver. Langara College is located three blocks to the east.

• Langara–49th Avenue Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Langara–49th Avenue Station Map

Marine Drive Station

On the southeast corner of Cambie St. and Southwest Marine Dr. in Vancouver. Serves the Marpole residential area.

• Marine Drive Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Marine Drive Station Map

Bridgeport Station

On River Rd. near Great Canadian Way, north of Bridgeport Rd., located in Richmond. River Rock Casino is attached to the station via a multi-level parking garage that also serves as a Park and Ride.

• Bridgeport Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Bridgeport Station Map

Aberdeen Station

On No. 3 Rd. just south of Cambie Rd. in Richmond. Close to numerous shopping malls along Richmond's Golden Village, including (from north to south) Yaohan Centre, President Plaza, Aberdeen Centre and Parker Place.

• Aberdeen Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Aberdeen Station Map

Lansdowne Station

On No. 3 Rd. just north of Lansdowne Rd. in Richmond. Serves Lansdowne Mall and Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

• Lansdowne Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Lansdowne Station Map

Richmond–Brighouse Station

On No. 3 Rd. across the street from Richmond Centre Mall in Richmond. Close to Minoru Park and Richmond City Hall.

• Richmond–Brighouse Accessible Entrance Map
• Richmond–Brighouse Station Map

Templeton Station

On Templeton Station Rd., eastern Sea Island, along the Canada Line branch serving Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond. Serves the Burkeville neighbourhood. The large parking lot here serves airport employees.

• Templeton Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Templeton Station Map

Sea Island Centre Station

On Sea Island, along the Canada Line branch serving Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond. Serves the Air Canada hangar and other businesses nearby YVR.

• Sea Island Centre Station Accessible Entrance Map
• Sea Island Centre Station Map

YVR–Airport Station

The only station at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), located in Richmond. Connected directly to terminals for domestic, US, and overseas flights. Provides a direct public transit connection between YVR and Downtown Vancouver.

• YVR–Airport Station Accessible Entrance Map
• YVR–Airport Station Map

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