Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Around
TRANSLINK
TransLink (604/953-3333, www.translink.ca ) operates an extensive network of buses,
trains, and ferries that can get you just about anywhere you want to go within Vancouver.
The free brochure Discover Vancouver on Transit is available from all city information
centers and is an invaluable source of information. The brochure includes details of many
attractions and how to reach them by public transportation.
Buses run to all corners of the city 5am-2am daily. Transfers are valid for 90 minutes
of travel in one direction.
SkyTrain is a computer-operated (no drivers) light-rail transit system that runs along
65 kilometers (40 miles) of track from downtown Vancouver to Vancouver International
Airport,throughNewWestminster,andovertheFraserRivertosuburbanSurrey.Thecity-
center stations are underground but are clearly marked at each street entrance.
The double-ended, 400-passenger SeaBus scoots across Burrard Inlet every 15-30
minutes, linking downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver in just 12 minutes. The down-
townterminus isWaterfront Station, beside Canada Place andafive-minute walkfromthe
Vancouver Visitor Centre. The terminal in North Vancouver is at Lonsdale Quay, where
you can catch TransLink buses to most North Shore sights.
On weekdays 5:30am-6:30pm the city is divided into three zones, and fares vary:
$2.75-5.50 (adult) for each sector (Zone 1 encompasses all of downtown and Metro Van-
couver; Zone 2 covers all of the North Shore, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Richmond;
and Zone 3 extends to the limits of the TransLink system). At other times (including all
weekend), travel anywhere in the city costs $2.75 one-way. Pay the driver (exact change
only) for bus travel or purchase tickets from machines at any SkyTrain station or SeaBus
terminal. Request a free transfer from the driver if required. A DayPass costs adults
$9.75, seniors or children $7.50, and allows unlimited travel for one day anywhere on the
TransLink system. Day passes are available at all SeaBus and SkyTrain stations as well as
FareDealers (convenience stores such as 7-Eleven and Mac's) throughout the city.
West Coast Express
Primarily a commuter service for residents living along the Fraser Valley, this relatively
newrailserviceisextremelycomfortable,withpassengersenjoyingtheuseofworkdesks,
poweroutlets forcomputers, andspeeds ofupto120kph(75mph).Terminating atWater-
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