There are 9 ways to get from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), subway, rideshare, or car
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Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport
best- Take the tram from Symphony to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SEA - YVR
2h 55m$229–959Drive 223.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR)car 223.5 km
2h 35m$44–64Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb
- Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane LKE - CXH
2h 52m$257–561Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus Seattle Airport
3h 56m$59–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
4h 34m$72–153Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Vancouver International Airport
- Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane LKE - YVR
5h 4m$604–804Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbour, subway
- Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane
- Take the subway from Waterfront Station @ Platform 4 to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Linesubway
3h 12m$147–301Fly King County International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane BFI - YVR
5h 31m$89–554Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Central Waterfront to Vancouver-YVR223.5 km
2h 35m
Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR). However, there are services departing from Seattle, WA - Convention centre and arriving at River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Central Waterfront and Vancouver Airport (YVR) is 231 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR), including transfers.
Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, depart from Seattle, WA - Convention centre station.
Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $70 and takes 3h 56m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Central Waterfront, WA, USA and Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada?
Harbour Air Seaplanes and Helijet International fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Quick Shuttle operates a bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–65 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–700
Flights from King County International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,900
Flights from King County International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from King County International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,500
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–480
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–480
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Vancouver International Airport via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–450
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Vancouver International Airport via Coal Harbour Spb, Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–650
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Vancouver International Airport via Coal Harbour Spb, Nanaimo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–600
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from King County International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Symphony to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Subway from Waterfront Station @ Platform 4 to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $55–65
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Central Waterfront to Vancouver-YVR
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, arrive at River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond station.
Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Central Waterfront to Vancouver Airport (YVR).
There are 1421+ hotels available in Vancouver Airport (YVR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Central Waterfront and Vancouver Airport (YVR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.