Vancouver International Airport to Vancouver — Transport Guide 2026
Vancouver (YVR) is 12 km south of downtown — one of North America's best-connected airports. SkyTrain Canada Line direct to downtown Vancouver in 26 min for CAD 4.55 (+ CAD 5 YVR AddFare). Taxi CAD 30-45. Uber/Lyft CAD 25-40.
YVR12 km to cityCADNorth America
Last updated: 2026-07
Cheapest
SkyTrain (CAD ~$10)
Fastest
SkyTrain — 26 min direct
Every transport option compared
SkyTrain Canada Line to downtown
metro · Best for: Fastest + cheapest
Cost
CAD 4.55 + CAD 5 YVR AddFare
Time
26 min direct
Frequency
Every 6-15 min · 05:00-01:00
YVR AddFare removed when leaving airport.
Metered zone taxi
taxi · Best for: Late arrivals
Cost
CAD 30-45 (downtown flat zones)
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber / Lyft
ride share · Best for: App pricing
Cost
CAD 25-40
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.
Getting out of Vancouver (YVR)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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How far is Vancouver International Airport from Vancouver?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 12 km from Vancouver city centre.
What is the cheapest way from YVR to Vancouver?
SkyTrain (CAD ~$10)
What is the fastest way from YVR to Vancouver?
SkyTrain — 26 min direct