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| One of the views from the subway. |
Using the subway is a cheap, fast and efficient way to get from the Vancouver airport (YVR) to downtown. When I arrived in Vancouver on a weekday, Mr. Sazy Rock and I paid 9 Canadian Dollars (CAD) per person for a one way ticket into downtown. On the way back to YVR from downtown on a weekend, he and I paid 2.75 CAD per person for a one way ticket. It took us about 30 minutes for a one way trip. In comparison, as of this writing, a taxi to downtown would cost at least $31 plus tip one way. It is cheap and easy to take the subway (especially if you're a solo traveler or traveling with another person with minimal luggage), so why not use it?
Below is a guide on taking the subway in pictures:
As you leave the airport, looking for signs pointing to "Ground Transportation."
Right outside the airport, you will see crosswalks that leads to an escalator to the right.
Once you see the escalator, you will see a sign that says "Train to City." Take the escalator all the way to the top floor.
Once you reach the top floor, you will see the machines that look like the one below against the wall. You will buy your ticket from those machines. If you are going to downtown, you will want to choose "Zone 2."
After inserting the correct payment (whether cash or credit card), you will get a ticket at the bottom slot.
Opposite the machines is the entrance to the subway. Go ahead and enter and wait for the train. There is only one line and one direction (towards downtown), so get in the first train you see.
There are three stops for the downtown area: Yaletown, City Centre and Waterfront.
On the way back to the airport, make sure you choose the direction headed to YVR Airport.
Our return ticket was significantly cheaper.
For budget conscious travelers, the subway is an excellent option.
We hope that you found this guide useful. If you have used the Vancouver subway, please share your experience below.
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