There are 5 ways to get from Simon Fraser University to Richmond by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Burquitlam Station @ Platform 1 to Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 1subway Millennium Line
- Take the subway from Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2 to Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Canada Linesubway Canada Line
1h 18m$12–28Bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 1 to Westbound W Hastings St @ Granville Stbus R5
- Take the subway from Waterfront Station @ Platform 4 to Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Canada Linesubway Canada Line
1h 21m$6–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Simon Fraser University to Richmondtaxi 28 km
34 min$70–85Drive 28 km
- Drive from Simon Fraser University to Richmondcar 28 km
34 min$6–8Line 144 bus, line 430 bus
- Take the bus from SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 1 to Metrotown Station @ Bay 1bus 144
- Take the bus from Metrotown Station @ Bay 3 to Southbound Cooney Rd @ Ackroyd Rdbus 430
1h 52m$6–14
Simon Fraser University to Richmond by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simon Fraser University to Richmond is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Simon Fraser University to Richmond is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $70 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Simon Fraser University to Richmond. However, there are services departing from SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 1 and arriving at Southbound Cooney Rd @ Ackroyd Rd via Metrotown Station @ Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Simon Fraser University station to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Burquitlam Station @ Platform 1 and arriving at Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Canada Line via Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 3 and Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Simon Fraser University and Richmond is 39 km. The road distance is 28 km.
The best way to get from Simon Fraser University to Richmond without a car is to subway which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Simon Fraser University to Richmond, including transfers.
Simon Fraser University to Richmond bus services, operated by TransLink CA, depart from SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 1 station.
Simon Fraser University to Richmond train services, operated by TransLink CA, depart from Burquitlam Station @ Platform 1.
Simon Fraser University to Richmond bus services, operated by TransLink CA, arrive at Metrotown Station @ Bay 1.
What companies run services between Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada and Richmond, BC, Canada?
You can take a vehicle from Simon Fraser University to Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Canada Line via SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 1, Burquitlam Station @ Bay 1, Burquitlam Station @ Platform 1, Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 1, Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 3, Granville Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2 in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Simon Fraser University to Southbound Cooney Rd @ Ackroyd Rd via SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 1, Metrotown Station @ Bay 1, and Metrotown Station @ Bay 3 in around 1h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Subway from Burquitlam Station @ Platform 1 to Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Canada Line
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Subway from Waterfront Station @ Platform 4 to Richmond-Brighouse 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
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Bus from SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 1 to Westbound W Hastings St @ Granville St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Bus from SFU Transportation Centre @ Bay 1 to Metrotown Station @ Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Bus from Metrotown Station @ Bay 3 to Southbound Cooney Rd @ Ackroyd Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
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More Questions & Answers
Simon Fraser University to Richmond train services, operated by TransLink CA, arrive at Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Simon Fraser University to Richmond is 28 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Simon Fraser University to Richmond.
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