Tsawwassen to Vancouver Airport – Transit Bus from the Ferry Terminal to YVR

Getting from Tsawwassen to Vancouver Airport by Public Transit Bus

Tsawwassen to Vancouver Airport by Bus: Get from the Ferry to the Airport, with Schedules, Cost, Tips & How-To Video of Ferry Terminal to YVR Bus

Tsawwassen to Vancouver Airport Bus Many people travelling by ferry to Vancouver ask: How do I get from the Victoria-Vancouver ferry terminal to Vancouver Airport (YVR)?

If you're sailing on BC ferries from Vancouver Island to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, here's what you need to know to quickly find and ride the ferry terminal bus to Vancouver Airport.

Tsawwassen to Vancouver Airport Step 1: Get on Bus # 620

This bus travels from Tsawwassen ferry terminal to Vancouver Airport Station. The bus stop is easy to find – just outside from the arrivals building at the ferry terminal. It’s the only BC Transit bus stop here.

Schedule: The Tsawwassen – YVR schedule is frequent because of the many Nanaimo and Victoria ferry arrivals at the terminal. There’s a bus departing every 30 minutes (on the hour and ½ hour) from 8 AM to 7 PM. The first departure is around 6:40 AM, and the last is 11 PM at night.

Cost & Ticket Purchase: You can buy a ticket right on the bus, and the fare is $3.75 for adults, $2.50 for kids, seniors and evenings & weekends. Keep the ticket once you get it - you’ll need it again when you change buses at Vancouver Airport Station.

Travel Time: from Tsawwassen ferry terminal to Vancouver Airport Station by bus takes about 40 minutes.

Route: The bus travels on Highway 17 from the ferry terminal to Ladner Exchange bus station. From there it travels on Highway 99 to Richmond, and

Hotels: Does the bus travel/stop close to any hotels?

Yes, there is a stop in Richmond close to the corner of Bridgeport Rd & St. Edwards Drive (make sure to pull the stop cord and/or tell the driver), which is within walking distance to the Sandman and Travelodge hotels across the street. The Holiday Inn Express and Best Western Abercorn Inn are a bit further (5 minute walk west near Costco).
Right across the street from Airport Station bus connection point (see below) is the Delta Hotel Vancouver Airport.
The bus passes by several others like the Days Inn and Hampton Inn, but they are quite far and for these we recommend travelling by bus into Vancouver Airport, and then taking the free hotel shuttle from there.

Step 2: Get off at Vancouver Airport Station

Vancouver Airport Station Bus Transit Hub

Airport Station Transit Hub near YVR

This is a transit bus hub just in front of the Delta Vancouver Airport hotel, and about 2 kms from Vancouver International Airport.

It’s a short walk here between buses (30 second walk at most!). The station is almost circular and it’s easy to find connecting bus services.

Step 3: Get on Bus # 424 to YVR

This is a shuttle bus from Vancouver Airport Station to Vancouver Airport. It departs every few minutes throughout the day and evening, and travel time is 5 minutes only. It makes just one or two short stops before arriving at Vancouver International Airport, Level 2 – Arrivals.

Cost & Ticket Purchase: No need to purchase a ticket if you’re coming from the ferry terminal – just insert the ticket you purchased at the ferry terminal.

Return Trip - Airport to Ferry Terminal:

If you're at Vancouver International Airport and you'd like detailed directions on taking the public transit bus to the ferry terminal in Tsawwassen, you'll find everything you need to know at our page on taking the bus from Vancouver Airport to the ferry.

Video: Bus from Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Airport

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Tsawwassen to YVR FAQ:

Can I take luggage on the bus from the ferry to the airport?

Yes, of course. But you must keep the aisle clear.

Is there accommodation near the ferry terminal?

There is no overnight camping at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. The closest campground and RV park is the ParkCanada Tsawwassen RV Park & Campground, about 3 km from the ferries. The closest accommodation to the Ferry terminal is the Coast Tsawwassen Inn, an excellent hotel just a 5 minute drive away.

What do you recommend for staying overnight at the Airport?

Since the only YVR airport hotel is quite expensive, your bet bet is to check rates at other cheaper accommodation near Vancouver Airport here.

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