Going from Vancouver Airport to the Ferry to Victoria or Nanaimo by public transit bus and Skytrain is 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 convenient 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 or Nanaimo.

Disclaimer - Please Note: This page is a general guide only - it is not part of the official BC Ferry, Translink or YVR websites. Vancouver Travel Tips.com accepts no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. Schedules, prices and information frequently change, so please be sure to check translink.ca, bcferries.com and yvr.ca for updated information before starting your travel.

Step 1: Ride the Skytrain from YVR Airport Station to Bridgeport Station

For more info on boarding the Skytrain at YVR, see our new updated page on riding the Vancouver Airport Skytrain.

Next, purchase a ticket from the machines for a 2-Zone trip from YVR to the Tsawwassen Ferry. The price for the trip is $8.75 (two-zone fare of $3.75 + YVR AddFare of $5). On evenings and weekends, $7.50 ($2.50 + YVR AddFare of $5)

Step 2: Transfer to Bus 620 at Bridgeport Station

Bridepoint Station is a connecting point for Public transit buses going to all sorts of different destinations. You want to get off the Skytrain here, proceed downstairs and outside to the bus loop, where you will be getting on Bus No. 620. This bus will take you to the Tsawwassen Ferry terminal where you can board the ferries to either Victoria or Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.

The pick-up point for Bus no. 620 to Tsawwassen is at Bay 3.

The No. 620 Bus operates from 5:55 AM to 10:03 PM daily. When it arrives (one approximately every 60 minutes), board this bus. And no need to pay again - the fare you paid to get on the Skytrain at the airport is enough to get you all the way to Tsawwassen. Again, before travelling, please check translink.ca for schedule and price updates.

The trip from Bridgeport 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 Airport

For More Info:

Translink - complete information and planning tools for bus and Skytrain travel.

BC Ferries - schedules, fares and reservations for BC Ferry services.

Vancouver Airport Transportation / Vancouver Airport to the Ferry