There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Simon Fraser University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Platform 1 to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1subway Canada Line
- Take the subway from Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 2 to Production Way-University Station @ Platform 2subway Millennium Line
1h 18m$12–28Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Platform 1 to Waterfront Station @ Platform 5subway Canada Line
- Take the bus from Eastbound W Hastings St @ Granville St to SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 2bus R5
1h 22m$6–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Richmond to Simon Fraser Universitytaxi 28.5 km
34 min$70–90Drive 28.5 km
- Drive from Richmond to Simon Fraser Universitycar 28.5 km
34 min$6–9Line 430 bus, line 144 bus
- Take the bus from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Bay 3 to Metrotown Station @ Bay 1bus 430
- Take the bus from Metrotown Station @ Bay 14 to SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 2bus 144
1h 54m$6–14
Richmond to Simon Fraser University by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Simon Fraser University is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Simon Fraser University is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $70 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond station to Simon Fraser University. However, there are services departing from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Bay 3 and arriving at SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 2 via Metrotown Station @ Bay 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Simon Fraser University station. However, there are services departing from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Platform 1 and arriving at Production Way-University Station @ Platform 2 via Granville Station @ Platform 2 and Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Richmond and Simon Fraser University is 37 km. The road distance is 28.5 km.
The best way to get from Richmond to Simon Fraser University without a car is to subway which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Richmond to Simon Fraser University, including transfers.
Richmond to Simon Fraser University bus services, operated by TransLink CA, depart from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Bay 3.
Richmond to Simon Fraser University train services, operated by TransLink CA, depart from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Platform 1.
Richmond to Simon Fraser University bus services, operated by TransLink CA, arrive at Metrotown Station @ Bay 1.
What companies run services between Richmond, BC, Canada and Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada?
You can take a subway from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Platform 1 to Simon Fraser University via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 4, Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 2, Production Way-University Station @ Platform 2, Production Way Station @ Bay 1, and SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 2 in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Bay 3 to Simon Fraser University via Metrotown Station @ Bay 1, Metrotown Station @ Bay 14, and SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 2 in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Subway from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Platform 1 to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Subway from Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 2 to Production Way-University Station @ Platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Subway from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Platform 1 to Waterfront Station @ Platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 W Hastings St @ Granville St to SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Bus from Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Bay 3 to Metrotown Station @ Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Bus from Metrotown Station @ Bay 14 to SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Kimber Cabs
- Phone
- +1 604 238 8888
- Website
- kimbercabs.com
Richmond Taxi
- Phone
- +1 604 272 1111
- Website
- richmondtaxi.ca
Taxi Richmond
- Phone
- +1 804 938 7967
- Website
- sites.google.com
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Simon Fraser University train services, operated by TransLink CA, arrive at Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Simon Fraser University is 28 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Richmond to Simon Fraser University.
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