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How to Get from Vancouver Airport to the Ferry to Victoria on Public TransitComplete Directions on How to Take the Public Transit Bus from Vancouver Airport to the Ferry to Victoria & Vancouver Island.
Going from Vancouver Airport to the Ferry to Victoria by public transit bus is actually quite easy! Just follow this step-by-step guide. This is the cheapest way of getting from the airport to the ferry. If you want a more conveniant way that is slightly more expensive, consider the PCL bus from Vancouver to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal.
Important: Please give yourself at least 90 minutes from the time you arrive at Vancouver Airport until the time you board the ferry to Victoria. If you arrive late and need to stay overnight in or near Tsawwassen, The Coast Tsawwassen Inn is the closest hotel to the ferry. For a B&B close to the Tsawwassen Ferry, Click Here.
Step 1: Get on the No. 424 Bus to Airport Station
Once you collect any luggage you have, leave the baggage claim and proceed down the escalator (or ramp) to Level 1 of the domestic terminal. Walk past the 7-11 store and out the exit doors of the domestic arrivals building.
Once outside, turn right and walk about 50 meters. You'll see 2 signs: one that says "Public Transit" and the other just past that which is the blue and white Translink sign that says "424 Airport Station" indicating the Pick-up point for the no. 424 Bus. This is where you get on the first bus! Bus no. 424 is a red and white transit bus. It is the only Public Transit Bus that picks up at Vancouver Airport. Any other buses that you see are for airline crews, hotel shuttles, or special shuttle buses for Whistler, downtown Vancouver, etc. Get on the No. 424 Bus when it arrives. Have the exact change (cash) ready to deposit into the fare box, which is $3.75 for adults, $2.50 for kids, seniors and after 6:30 PM on weekends. You'll be riding the Bus no. 424 for about 5 minutes until it arrives at Airport Station. Step 2: Changing Buses at Airport Station
Get off the no. 424 Bus when it arrives at Airport Station. You'll recognize it by the signs saying "Airport Station" in the middle of loop. If you're not sure, just ask the driver.
Airport Station is a connecting point for Public transit buses going to all sorts of different destinations. You want to get off the no. 424 here, and then get on the next bus, which is bus no. 620. This bus will take you to the Tsawwassen Ferry terminal for the ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island.
The pick-up point for Bus no. 620 to Tsawwassen is at Bay 2, and it is on the north side of Airport station.
When it arrives (one every 30 minutes during the day, every hour at night), board this bus. The fare you paid to get on at the airport is enough to get you all the way to Tsawwassen.
Step 3: Get on the no. 620 Bus from Airport Station to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
This is the 2nd and final bus you take from Vancouver airport to the ferry to Victoria in Tsawwassen. The trip from Airport Station to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal takes about 45 minutes. You will get off the bus at it's final stop in front of the BC Ferries Departure Terminal in Tsawwassen.
The Ferry ticket booth is a short walk from here.
Reverse: Ferry to the AirportIf you're travelling the other way and would like to get from the Victoria Ferry to YVR, read our easy-to-follow steps for riding the Tsawwassen to Vancouver Airport bus.For More Info on Vancouver Ferry Travel...Use this powerful search feature to find out more about Vancouver airport and ferry travel on vancouver-travel-tips.com:
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