Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront / Vancouver City Centre stations), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Canada Line (YVR–Airport ↔ Waterfront) usually runs every 6-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

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Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver, Canada

Drop-off

Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront / Vancouver City Centre stations)

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Fastest

Canada Line (YVR–Airport ↔ Waterfront)

metro · 6-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Canada Line (YVR–Airport ↔ Waterfront)
Headway: 6-15
Backup: N10 NightBus (Richmond–Brighouse / YVR–Airport ↔ Downtown) · 20-30m

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.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: N10 NightBus (Richmond–Brighouse / YVR–Airport ↔ Downtown)
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: 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.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

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.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront / Vancouver City Centre stations), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Canada Line (YVR–Airport ↔ Waterfront) usually runs every 6-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.