Canada Line
Canada Line
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Neighborhood: Robson Street
Robson Street is a shopper's paradise. Whether a window shopper or a serious trendsetter, a fashionista or a dabbler, the crowd of independent boutiques, quirky one-off shops, and well-known luxury brands on Robson Street have something to cater for every itch in your wallet. As a result, it draws a diverse crowd, and the people-watching along this famous walking thoroughfare is a primary attraction. In between the clothing shops both high-street and budget-friendly are a number of cafes to lay down your load, as well as numerous specialty stores ranging in their wares from music, to art, to city souvenirs. Known as "Vancouver's Runway," if a new trend is on the rise, you'd spot it here first.
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- MPP2703Caythorpe, United Kingdom1,768 contributionsGreat service, but not happy about the day tickeet.We used this to get from the airport to the central metro station. Clean, comfortable and reasonably good value for money. My only quibble, the day ticket ends at 23:59 on the day of purchase, not like others I have used when they expire 24 hours after first use. Shame really as a good service.Visited June 2023Written June 22, 2023
- lovethesunnlSt. John's, Canada247 contributionsQuick and economical transportation optionUsed the Canada Line to travel from Waterfront Station (near Canada Place) to Vancouver International Airport. The one way fare was approximately $6 CAD for two adults and took less than 25 minutes. The taxi fare for a similar route is approximately $38 plus tip. We had 3 pieces of luggage plus 3 backpacks between the two of us and had no issues. I’d highly recommend this as an option to travel to/from YVR to Downtown Vancouver.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 5, 2023
- RockiroadsOshawa, Canada1,271 contributionsA clean quick way out of airportThis may have been the best way out of the airport to downtown Vancouver. Thanks to Rob! I was worried about pulling luggage on a public rail system. But I found many people were doing it so it was normal. The train was almost relaxing. The hardest part may have been getting your ticket at a Kiosk. Everyone seemed to have a problem with it. And act quick when you get on with your luggage as it can get in the way. Luckily we were in the front of the driverless train and had a good view and lots of seating in our space. We got off downtown, not sure if we could have transferred to another system to get to the Hyatt on Burrard so we decided to walk from there. A bit gruelling up hill so look carefully on where you should get aff for your downtown hotel. Some may need an uber?Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 11, 2023
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Mark W
Vancouver, Canada131 contributions
Feb 2020
Too small. It should have been twice the length of cars, maybe three times, stations at least twice as big, mebbe more. But there you go, politics. It is already over-capacity at rush hour, with thousands of condos being added in Richmond and along the Cambie corridor....but it's a train. It gets you places. You don't have to drive. There you go.
Written February 16, 2020
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tdsuperstar
Toronto, Canada18,802 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
It was so easy to get downtown from the Airport on the Canada Line. Reasonably priced, though more help with the purchasing of tickets (especially during the day) would be beneficial. For instance, it’s not clear that children under 12 are free to ride with a paying adult fare, yet on the machines it seems that you have to pay a fare. I talked to an employee by phone to figure this out. Also, Compass Card fares can only be used by one person, not two. I made that mistake. The trains were clean and everything ran smoothly the four times I used the Canada Line.
Written November 16, 2021
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B_AND_R_2012
Calgary, Canada18 contributions
Oct 2022
We hopped on the Canada Line at the Vancouver International Airport and went to the waterfront station in downtown Vancouver. It was simple, easy and an inexpensive way to avoid the traffic and delays of a major city. The station was only a couple blocks from the Exchange Hotel where we stayed. Would definitely recommend.
Written October 22, 2022
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Kevin D
Maple Ridge, Canada1,537 contributions
Jan 2020
When heading from downtown to the airport this is the best, and most economical way to get there. It has room for luggage and even if you have to stand the ride is comfortable. Yes it can be busy at times, but during those same times the traffic on the highways is far worse. They run frequently so don’t run. There are two options: one train terminates at Bridgeport(this is the stop for buses to the ferry) while the other has a final stop at YVR. If you intend on going to YVR and catch the Bridgeport....simply get off and wait at any station for the right train. While going to Vancouver, the final stop is waterfront..
Written February 3, 2020
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lovethesunnl
St. John's, Canada247 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Used the Canada Line to travel from Waterfront Station (near Canada Place) to Vancouver International Airport. The one way fare was approximately $6 CAD for two adults and took less than 25 minutes. The taxi fare for a similar route is approximately $38 plus tip.
We had 3 pieces of luggage plus 3 backpacks between the two of us and had no issues. I’d highly recommend this as an option to travel to/from YVR to Downtown Vancouver.
We had 3 pieces of luggage plus 3 backpacks between the two of us and had no issues. I’d highly recommend this as an option to travel to/from YVR to Downtown Vancouver.
Written September 5, 2023
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York2,747 contributions
Jul 2022
The Canada Line makes transportation between the airport and downtown Vancouver easy. The half near the airport is above ground and gives a nice view. The downtown half is underground. Fares are reasonable, though you have to pay $5 additional if you board at the airport station.
Written July 27, 2022
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GRAHAM C
Dunton Green, UK860 contributions
Jun 2022
Very cheap especially if you buy the 90 minute ticket which allows you to travel on this, buses, and the Seabus. We took the Expo Line from the main station out to the University. Great views along the Fraser River, of the Expo Centre and the suburbs. The new trains are driverless so if you are at the front you get a driver's eye view
Written July 22, 2022
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Rockiroads
Oshawa, Canada1,271 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This may have been the best way out of the airport to downtown Vancouver. Thanks to Rob! I was worried about pulling luggage on a public rail system. But I found many people were doing it so it was normal. The train was almost relaxing. The hardest part may have been getting your ticket at a Kiosk. Everyone seemed to have a problem with it. And act quick when you get on with your luggage as it can get in the way. Luckily we were in the front of the driverless train and had a good view and lots of seating in our space. We got off downtown, not sure if we could have transferred to another system to get to the Hyatt on Burrard so we decided to walk from there. A bit gruelling up hill so look carefully on where you should get aff for your downtown hotel. Some may need an uber?
Written September 11, 2023
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Emyr
4 contributions
Aug 2019
Used the train to go from the airport to our hotel and then 3 days later back to the airport to pick up our hire car.
The cost was great and got us into down town Vancouver with mo problems. The main downside was finding the best station to alight and then to embark from our hotel .
The cost was great and got us into down town Vancouver with mo problems. The main downside was finding the best station to alight and then to embark from our hotel .
Written January 10, 2020
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James B
Prairie Village, KS302 contributions
Aug 2022
Boarded the train at the main station across the street from our hotel. Purchased the ticket from a machine at the station with a bit of help from a local resident. Trip was fast and cars were clean and neat. $6 for a senior ticket.
Written September 20, 2022
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Is there any luggage storage at the Waterfront station? We'll be exploring downtown during the day and our flight is not till 10:30 p.m. We will already be out of our accommodations in Port Moody, so not option to leave luggage there.
Would Canada Line work to get from the airport to the cruise terminal?
John M
Brisbane, Australia137 contributions
Absolutely. Best way to get there
Yorkiemom19
Wyoming1,464 contributions
Would this work to get from the airport to the cruise terminal? Approximate distance to walk from the drop off to the terminal? We have two cars to park for the cruise and can't find parking anywhere else but the airport. Thank you!
Susan C
Vancouver, Canada126 contributions
You can park downtown at Canada Place but it will be expensive. It is very close to cruise ship terminal. Like other reviewers said, parking at the airport is cheaper and it is convenient to take Canada Line to cruise ship terminal. Get off at Waterfront station and walk.
vancouverrobert
Prince Rupert, Canada33 contributions
can i get off at a station for a quick stop and then continue on my journey without paying again ??
John M
Brisbane, Australia137 contributions
Yes, no problem
From the Canada line, what stop do we take to get to the Ramada limited hotel, downtown?
zaida1938
Vancouver, Canada51 contributions
Get off at Yaletown Stop & walk towards Granville St. Should be 3 - 4 blocks away
Debbie H
Kawerau, New Zealand
Our daughter is getting married in February in La Crete, Alberta. We would like to travel from Vancouver airport by train to the station nearest La Crete. Where is this please?
Noris2013
Vancouver, Canada78 contributions
check the website of the trains, so far i know the train go to Vancouver-Jasper - Edmonton.
jawswon
Grand Marais, MN33 contributions
We are flying into Vancouver on July 19 for a Princess Cruise that departs on Saturday, July 21. We will be staying at the Auberge Vancouver Hotel (that I believe is in the waterfront section). Is the Canada Line a good option for transportation from the airport to
our hotel? Our travel agent wanted to set up a one way transfer that would be over $100. My only real concern about the Canada Line is managing our luggage because walk with a cane and that limits my available hands. I will be traveling with my husband so I won’t have to manage it all on my own, but wanted some advice from others who are more familiar with the process.
Noris2013
Vancouver, Canada78 contributions
Is the Canada Line a good option for transportation from the airport to our hotel?
Its fine, Canada line will be better for you, it will be just 2 blocks from the station to the hotel and the area it will be safe and fine you will loved it! they are elevators and the Skytrain exit, most of the residents in the area used the Skytrain to the airport. Trains run frequently about 5 minutes waiting.
El1Lobo
Granbury, TX1,628 contributions
We will be coming into port on Princess and will be flying out of the Vancouver Airport.
Is there a direct line between the two.
How often does it run?
How much is it for seniors?
Is there a kiosk or a counter for purchases.
BrussoDallas
Dallas, TX2,188 contributions
Yes you can take the Canada line from Waterfront station all the way to YVR airport. It runs ~ 7 minutes. There are kiosks to buy your ticket, you can do a single ride ticket & I believe it will be around $9/person. There is an extra $5 fee added if you're going to/from the airport.
deniemccoy
Nanaimo, Canada
just thinking of catching the canada line to the airport,and the schedule
Vanessa201149
Vancouver, Canada90 contributions
I just noticed you are in Nanaimo. I just spent last week there. You can get a bus from Horseshoe, the 257 which goes to downtown. Get off at Granville street nd pick up the skytrain, Canada line, from there which is called City centre.
How do I get from YVR to Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown hotel?
Danny5k
Stevensville, Montana310 contributions
The other option is...
Canada Line to Burrard Station!
Walk 2 blocks on Burrard towards the water...then left on
Hastings or Pender one block and you will be at the Marriott!
Great Hotel!
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