How do I get from Vancouver airport to Whistler?

Q: How do I get from Vancouver airport to Whistler?

Skylynx coach to Whistler: CA$55 for one traveler, 180 min. It leaves you at Whistler, the Gateway Loop by the Visitor Centre. YVR Skylynx coaches leave International Arrivals for the Gateway Loop in Whistler Village several times a day: CA$55 one way on the standard coach, about 3 hours via downtown and Squamish, or CA$65 on the express, 2 hours 15.

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1 way to Whistler

For Vancouver generally we recommend the Canada Line SkyTrain to Waterfront; for Whistler the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. Nothing listed is quicker.

Skylynx coach to Whistler

Skylynx · YVR Skylynx

180 min rideAt your booked time07:00–18:00

YVR Skylynx kioskWhistler

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CA$55total for 1 adultCA$55 eachBuy ticketOn YVR Skylynx

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. YVR Skylynx kiosk, International Arrivals Level 2, beside the escalators; coaches at Bus Bay 9

CA$55 one way on the standard coach, non-refundable; CA$59 flexible. The express costs CA$65 and the executive coach CA$85. Children 6 to 12 pay half, under 6 ride free.

Luggage. Two bags, one set of skis or a snowboard and one bike in a box or bag travel free; CA$10 for each extra item.

Hours. Standard coaches at 07:00, 08:30, 11:30, 15:00 and 19:30 until 21 November, express at 10:00. From 22 November at 07:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00 (14:30 and 16:00 Friday to Sunday) and 18:00, express at 10:00 and 13:30.

Price for every party size · Fare source

YVR Skylynx coaches leave International Arrivals for the Gateway Loop in Whistler Village several times a day: CA$55 one way on the standard coach, about 3 hours via downtown and Squamish, or CA$65 on the express, 2 hours 15.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Vancouver International Airport into Vancouver

Your destination

Straight there.

The ski and mountain resort town of Whistler Blackcomb, about three hours north of the airport up the Sea-to-Sky Highway by Skylynx coach.

Vancouver International Airport

Follow the signs

YVR Skylynx kiosk

Skylynx coach to Whistler · 180 min

Whistler

Skylynx coach to Whistler serves Whistler. Canada Line SkyTrain to Waterfront does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Skylynx coach to Whistler runs 07:00–18:00. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Whistler

Find the stop

YVR Skylynx kiosk. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose Skylynx coach to Whistler

Booked ahead, so confirm the pickup point.

Arrive at Whistler

180 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Canada Line SkyTrain to Waterfront stop at Whistler?

No. It runs to Waterfront Station.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Skylynx coach to Whistler runs 07:00–18:00. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it.

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