There are 6 ways to get from Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) by bus, subway, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 049 bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Eastbound Central Blvd @ 4500 Block to Langara-49th Station @ Bay 2bus 049
- Take the subway from Langara-49th Avenue Station @ Platform 2 to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Linesubway Canada Line
46 min$6–14Drive 16 km
cheapest- Drive from Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR)car 16 km
21 min$4–5Subway
- Take the subway from Metrotown Station @ Platform 1 to Granville Station @ Platform 1subway Expo Line
- Take the subway from Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2 to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Linesubway Canada Line
46 min$6–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR)taxi 16 km
21 min$40–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Metrotown to Vancouver-YVR16 km
21 min$65–85Line 430 bus
- Take the bus from Metrotown Station @ Bay 3 to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 11bus 430
49 min$6–14
Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Metrotown station to Vancouver Airport (YVR) station. However, there are services departing from Metrotown Station @ Bay 3 and arriving at Bridgeport Station @ Bay 11 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
No, there is no direct train from Metrotown station to Vancouver Airport (YVR) station. However, there are services departing from Metrotown Station @ Platform 1 and arriving at YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Metrotown and Vancouver Airport (YVR) is 17 km. The road distance is 16 km.
The best way to get from Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) without a car is to line 049 bus and subway which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $14.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR), including transfers.
Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) bus services, operated by TransLink CA, depart from Metrotown Station @ Bay 3.
Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) train services, operated by TransLink CA, depart from Metrotown Station @ Platform 1.
Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) bus services, operated by TransLink CA, arrive at Bridgeport Station @ Bay 11.
What companies run services between Metrotown, BC, Canada and Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada?
You can take a subway from Metrotown Station @ Platform 1 to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line via Granville Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2 in around 46 min. Alternatively, TransLink CA operates a bus from Metrotown Station @ Bay 3 to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 11 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 38 min.
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Subway from Langara-49th Avenue Station @ Platform 2 to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Subway from Metrotown Station @ Platform 1 to Granville Station @ Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Subway from Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2 to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Bus from Eastbound Central Blvd @ 4500 Block to Langara-49th Station @ Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Bus from Metrotown Station @ Bay 3 to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 11
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Metrotown to Vancouver-YVR
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Bonny's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 604 435 6655
- Website
- bonnystaxi.com
Royal City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 604 526 6666
- Website
- royalcitytaxi.com
Black Top & Checker Cabs
- Phone
- +1 604 731 1111
- Website
- btccabs.ca
Vancouver Taxi
- Phone
- +1 604 871 1111
- Website
- vancouvertaxi.cab
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 604 681 1111
- Website
- yellowcabonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) train services, operated by TransLink CA, arrive at Granville Station @ Platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is 16 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Metrotown to Vancouver Airport (YVR).
There are 1471+ hotels available in Vancouver Airport (YVR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Metrotown and Vancouver Airport (YVR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

