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Planning your inter-regional travel with BC Transit, TransLink and BC Ferries

Travelling throughout different regions of British Columbia? Whether you’re heading from Victoria to Vancouver, Vancouver to Nanaimo, or exploring the Fraser Valley, connect with BC Transit, BC Ferries, and TransLink to make your trip as smooth and convenient as possible. Here’s a guide to help you navigate and plan your journey.

To travel from  Victoria to Vancouver  using public transit:

• Take the  70 Swartz Bay/Downtown, 71 Swartz Bay/Downtown  or  72 Swartz Bay/Downtown  from downtown Victoria to Swartz Bay.
• Board the ferry at Swartz Bay Terminal heading to Tsawwassen Terminal. Pay for your ferry ticket with cash, debit, credit, or the BC Ferries Experience Card. Reserve your spot online insert link or by phone in advance.
• Upon arriving at Tsawwassen Terminal, take the  620 Bridgeport Station  bus to Bridgeport Station in Richmond.
• Transfer to the Canada Line SkyTrain at Bridgeport Station to reach your destination in Vancouver

To Travel from  Vancouver to Victoria  it’s the reverse process. Take a TransLink bus or SkyTrain service from your location in Vancouver to Bridgeport Station on the Canada Line 🡪 Take the  620 Tsawwassen Ferry Bus  from Bridgeport Station to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal 🡪 Ferry from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Swartz Bay 🡪  Route 70, 70X or 72  from Swartz Bay to downtown Victoria.

To travel from  Nanaimo to Vancouver :

• Take the Route  20   Hammond Bay  or  20A Dover  from downtown Nanaimo or  25 Ferry Shuttle  from Woodgrove Exchange to Departure Bay.
• Board the ferry at Departure Bay Terminal heading to Horseshoe Bay Terminal. Pay for your ferry ticket with cash, debit, credit, or BC Ferries Experience Card. Reserve your spot online or by phone in advance.
• Upon arriving at Horseshoe Bay Terminal, take the  257 Vancouver Express  or  250 Vancouver  bus to downtown Vancouver.

To travel from  Fraser Valley to Vancouver :

• Board the  66 Fraser Valley Express  from Downtown Chilliwack, Vedder at Luckakuck, Lickman Park & Ride, McCallum Park & Ride, or Highstreet Mall, which will take you to Lougheed SkyTrain Station in Burnaby.
• From Lougheed Station, connect to the SkyTrain or TransLink buses to reach your destination in Vancouver.
• For destinations in Surrey or Langley,  Route 21 Aldergrove/Abbotsford  also provides a connection to  TransLink Route 503 in Aldergrove , which provides onward service along Fraser Highway to Surrey Central Skytrain Station.
• TransLink services are also available in Mission, from Mission City Station. The West Coast Express commuter train operates during peak commuter hours, in the peak direction. The  701 Coquitlam Central Station  bus route also provides limited service during offpeak periods.
• Please note that you will need to purchase a ticket to board the SkyTrain or to connect to TransLink buses

If you are planning to travel from  Salt Spring Island :

• For Victoria , take  Route 2 Ganges/Fulford Harbour  from downtown Ganges to Fulford Harbour 🡪 Board the ferry at Fulford Harbour Terminal heading to Swartz Bay Terminal 🡪 take  Route 70, 70X or 72  from Swartz Bay to downtown Victoria.
• For Vancouver , take  Route 4 Downtown/Long Harbour  from downtown Salt Spring Island to Long Harbour 🡪 Board the ferry at Long Harbour Terminal heading to Tsawwassen Terminal 🡪 take  620 Bridgeport Station  bus to Bridgeport Station in Richmond 🡪 Transfer to the Canada Line SkyTrain at Bridgeport Station to reach your destination in Vancouver.
• For Duncan , take  Route   3   Downtown/Vesuvius Bay  from downtown Salt Spring Island to Vesuvius Bay 🡪 Board the ferry at Vesuvius Bay Terminal heading to Crafton Terminal 🡪 take  Route 6 Crofton-Chemainus  to reach your destination in Duncan.

Pay for your ferry ticket with cash, debit, credit, or the BC Ferries Experience Card. Reserve your spot online insert link or by phone in advance.

To travel from Vancouver to the Sunshine Coast (Gibsons and Sechelt):

• Take the  Route 250 Horseshoe Bay  or  Route 257 Horseshoe Bay Express  from downtown Vancouver to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal.
• Board the ferry at Horseshoe Bay heading to Langdale Terminal. Pay for your ferry ticket with cash, debit, credit, or the BC Ferries Experience Card. 
• Upon arriving at Langdale board the  Route 1 Sechelt Local  or  Route 90 Sechelt Express via Hwy 101  or  Route 90 Sechelt Express via North Road . If you are going to Gibsons, do not board the Route 90 Sechelt Express via North Road, as this bus bypasses Gibsons.

To travel from the  Sunshine Coast to Vancouver , it’s the reverse process. Catch a  Route 1 Langdale  or  90 Langdale Express  to Langdale Ferry Terminal 🡪 Then board the ferry to Horseshoe Bay 🡪 Disembark at Horseshoe Bay then catch the Translink Route  250 Vancouver , or  257 Vancouver Express  to downtown Vancouver.

To travel from Courtenay/Comox to Powell River and Texada Island:

• From the Downtown Courtenay Exchange, take the  Route 11 Airport via Powell River Ferry,  to the BC Ferries Little River Terminal.
• Board the ferry at Little River heading to the Westview Harbour Terminal. Pay for your ferry ticket with cash, debit, credit, or the BC Ferries Experience Card. 
• Disembark at Westview Harbour then take the  Route 2 Grief Point  bus (catch it on Marine Avenue at Duncan Street) to Powell River Town Centre.
• If you’re going from Courtenay to Texada Island, you’ll need to arrive in Powell River on a Wednesday night and catch the  Route 13 Texada Island  bus on Thursday morning at 6:17 a.m from Powell River Town Centre Exchange or at 6:50 a.m. at the Westview Harbour Ferry Terminal. The Texada bus only runs on Thursdays.

To travel from  Powell River to Courtenay/Comox , it’s the reverse process. Catch a  Route 2 Grief Point  from Powell River Town Centre to Marine Avenue at Duncan Street 🡪 Walk to the Westview Harbour Ferry Terminal 🡪 Board the ferry to Little River Terminal 🡪 Disembark at Little River then catch the  Route 11 Airport via Downtown  bus to the Courtenay downtown transit exchange.

Schedules may vary, so it’s always a good idea to check the latest updates on the respective transit websites:  bctransit.com ,  bcferries.com  and  translink.ca  or  Google maps  or  Transit app  before your trip.

Paying your fare with Umo and Compass

BC Transit offers riders a wide range of ways to pay their fare including cash or prepurchase tickets and passes.  Umo , BC Transit’s new electronic fare system also allows riders to pay their fare aboard the bus with the Umo Mobility app or a reloadable Umo card. As the app includes trip-planning tools and real-time information, it’s BC Transit’s recommended fare product. Umo is currently available in the Victoria Regional Transit System and scheduled to be implemented in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System this fall. To use the Umo app, download the Umo Mobility App from your app store and create an account.

For Metro Vancouver transit riders, Compass is the fare payment system used by TransLink. You can use it to pay for your bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express trips with a Compass Card or Ticket, or by tapping your credit card or mobile wallet. To learn more about Compass and how to use it,  visit TransLink’s website .

Please note that Umo and Compass are different systems and you will need to use both together should you be travelling on BC Transit and TransLink services. Riders will not be able to use the Umo app in Metro Vancouver, nor will they be able to use Compass Cards beyond the Metro Vancouver region. The one exception of this is the red Compass Card for the Province of British Columbia’s BC Bus Pass fare program for low-income seniors and individuals receiving disability assistance, accepted on all BC Transit routes.

Travel Tips

Now that you know how to travel between Vancouver, Victoria and the Fraser Valley using BC Transit, BC Ferries, and TransLink, here are some travel tips and etiquette for each service:

For BC Transit:

• Plan your trip ahead of time using our  trip planner  or  Umo  or  Transit app .
• Signal the driver when you want to get off the bus by pulling the cord or pressing the next stop button.
• Exit through the rear doors whenever possible.

For BC Ferries:

• Check the  sailing schedule  and current conditions on their website or by calling 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779).
• Please arrive at the terminal in a timely manner before your scheduled departure time.
• Follow the instructions of the terminal staff and crew members.

For TransLink:

• Plan your trip ahead of time using their  trip planner  or  next bus
• Tap your Compass Card, Ticket, credit card, or mobile wallet when you enter and exit a SkyTrain station or SeaBus terminal, or when you board a bus or West Coast Express train.
• Have enough stored value or a valid pass on your Compass Card or Ticket before traveling. You can reload your card or buy a ticket at any Compass Vending Machine, online, by phone, or at select retailers.

Customer Service

For any inquiries or assistance, reach out to the respective customer service departments of  BC Transit ,  BC Ferries , and  TransLink .

Please note that operating hours and days may vary, so it’s always a good idea to check their official websites for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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TransLink announces service changes for spring

Adjustments include service reallocation on 17 bus routes to address overcrowding

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – As part of TransLink’s upcoming Spring Service Changes , seasonal service will be reintroduced on 13 bus routes and one of Metro Vancouver’s busiest routes will be upgraded to provide larger buses.

Starting April 15, most Route 25 (UBC/Brentwood Station) trips will run with 60-foot articulated buses, providing up to 30 per cent more customer capacity. Route 25 serves Vancouver and Burnaby, between UBC and Brentwood Town Centre Station, and connects to the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines.

Highlights from Spring Service Changes:

• Reintroduced seasonal service to outdoor destinations like Stanley Park, Grouse Mountain, White Pine Beach, and more connections to BC Ferries.
• Extra capacity and service between English Bay and SkyTrain stations on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
• More pick-up and drop-off options on four routes serving the North Shore.

Service will be reallocated on 17 bus routes to address overcrowding. As a result, other routes will have service increases at busier times of the day, and reductions during periods of lower demand. Over half of the routes receiving service increases through reallocations are located south of the Fraser River — one of the region’s fastest growing areas for transit ridership.

Due to funding limitations, TransLink cannot add service to the overall transit system, despite growing demand on multiple routes in the region. TransLink is reallocating service where possible to provide some relief to overcrowding. The 10-Year Access for Everyone Plan is essential to combat this overcrowding, but the plan remains unfunded.

Transit service changes occur every January, April, June, and September; they are based on seasonal patterns and customer demand. Visit translink.ca/servicechanges for more information on specific routes.

Plan your journey with Trip Planner , sign up for Transit Alerts , follow TransLink on X (Twitter) @TransLink , or call Customer Service at 604.953.3333. 

More information: 2024 Spring Service Changes

Media contact: TransLink Media Relations E: [email protected]    

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Two hours away from world-class ski resort  Whistler/Blackcomb  and perched on the Pacific Ocean coast, the city holds appeal for soft to extreme adventure lovers and attracts more than 11 million visitors each year .

Vancouver is surrounded both by water and mountains and its proximity to nature gives residents love for the environment and a laid-back charm and friendliness. And although Birkenstocks are more the norm than Manolos, this cosmopolitan city also has upscale shopping, fabulous restaurants, and a happening nightlife.

Vancouver is on the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada's most westerly province. It is about a three-hour drive from Seattle, Washington .

The City of Vancouver is one of more than 20 municipalities that makes up Greater Vancouver and sits on the edge of the Strait of Georgia, which separates it from Vancouver Island—home to the provincial capital of Victoria.

Vancouver's location is beautiful as it is surrounded by water and tucked into the slopes of the BC Coast Mountain Range.

Planning Your Trip

Best Time to Visit: Vancouver is the Canadian city with the best climate and the worst weather according to writer Allan Fotheringham. Mild and wet in winter, there's no bad time to visit Vancouver but the springtime brings cherry blossoms and the summer is typically high travel season in Vancouver; hotel rates and flights will be more expensive at this time of year. But the extra cost does assure you of better weather (generally speaking, August is the least rainy month). Whilst summer has plenty of festivals, including the incredibly popular  Honda Celebration of Light  fireworks display, there's always something amazing happening in Vancouver—from  fall foliage  to  winter snow sports  or springtime whale watching. 

Language: English, French.

Currency : Canadian Dollars are the official currency but US Dollars are also widely accepted, especially in the tourist shops of Gastown near the cruise terminal at Canada Place.

Getting Around: Vancouver's transit system TransLink is affordable and reliable, with an extensive system of buses, ferries, and Skytrain lines. Monthly, weekly, and daily passes are available and 90-minute passes can be bought onboard transit with exact change (starting at $3 for adults). Use contactless Visa or buy a Compass pass for $6 from 711s and London Drugs; it can be loaded with money to use during your visit.

Travel Tip: Vancouver is an outdoorsy city so be sure to bring your activewear to get out on adventures. It's also a casual city so there's no need to waste luggage space by bringing fancy clothes.

Things to Do

Vancouver is famous for its beautiful surroundings. From the sandy beaches of English Bay, Kitsilano, and Wreck Beach to the extensive forest and lakes of Stanley Park and the snow-sprinkled mountains of the North Shore, there are plenty of outdoor adventures from hiking and biking to kayaking and sailing.

• One of the city's top attractions , Stanley Park sits on almost 1,000 acres of land and offers plenty to do and see. With 6 miles of Seawall around the perimeter of the park, it's the perfect place to take a stroll or bike ride and see all the scenery, from Lions Gate Bridge to Point Grey. Visit Vancouver Aquarium or take a horse and carriage ride to explore the park.
• Canada Place is home to Vancouver's cruise terminal but it also has the incredible FlyOver Canada attraction and the seaplane terminal. Visit one of the waterside restaurants to watch the planes take off, with a stunning backdrop of Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains.
• Granville Island Market is a popular place to visit, thanks to the colorful produce stalls, delicious eating establishments, and variety of artisan shops.

Explore more attractions with our guide to the best things to do in Downtown Vancouver and the top things to do in Vancouver in the springtime .

What to Eat & Drink

Vancouver is a foodie paradise and here you'll find everything from hole-in-the-wall sushi joints to award-winning fine dining. The cuisine is varied but fans of Asian food such as sushi and ramen will be blown away by the selection on Robson Street and in Richmond. Fusion food such as West Coast meets Asian is a popular combination and fresh seafood can be found on most menus. Look out for Vancouver Aquarium's Oceanwise logo, which is a sign of sustainable seafood.

The city also has its share of cocktail bars, from Tiki-themed ones at The Waldorf and Shameful Tiki Room to Chinese apothecary-inspired bars ( The Keefer) and high-end hotel bars.

Explore our articles about the best restaurants in Vancouver and great restaurants to try in Downtown Vancouver .

Where to Stay

Vancouver has a lot of options when it comes to accommodations. There are luxury hotels, romantic hotels, budget hotels, hostels, and Airbnb rentals (including apartments and houses).

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is an elegant, historic favorite. The Listel Hotel is a smaller, art-infused downtown hotel with many perks, and the  Sandman Hotel  is a perfectly acceptable less-expensive alternative. Downtown and the West End are the most desirable places to stay as they are safe, central and on the main tourist tour routes .

Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or a romantic partner, use these guides to find the perfect accommodations for your next trip:

• Why You Should Stay in Downtown Vancouver
• Boutique Hotels in Downtown Vancouver 
• Top 10 Family Hotels in Vancouver

Getting There

By Air: The  Vancouver Int'l Airport  (YVR) is 25 min by car to downtown. Airport bus service is frequent and the Canada Line Skytrain travels between downtown and YVR.  Seattle, WA , airport is a three-hour drive.

By Train: Rocky Mountaineer Tours  go through the Rockies between BC and Alberta. ​ Amtrak Cascades  travels between Seattle and Vancouver. Check ​ VIA Rail .

By Bus: Greyhound Lines  serves Vancouver from numerous cities in the US and Canada.

By Water: Clipper Ferry  and ​ BC Ferries  sail between Seattle and Vancouver via Victoria.

By Car: Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway, reaches Vancouver from points east. If driving, allow 12 hours from Calgary and five days from Montreal. Vancouver is three hours north of Seattle. Take Interstate 5, which becomes Highway 99 at the  U.S.-Canada border .

Money Saving Tips

• Vancouver Art Gallery is open by donation (suggested $10+) on Tuesday evenings between 5-9 pm.
• Stanley Park is free to visit and can be explored via foot, bike, rollerblades or even a horse-drawn carriage ride.
• Don't bother paying for Wi-Fi at any hotels or elsewhere—Vancouver's downtown area (and most of the surrounding areas) is equipped with free public Wi-Fi   .
• Vancouver's Tickets Tonight website offers discounts on tickets for arts, sports, attractions, and music events around the city.

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City of Vancouver. "Stanley Park."

Tourism Vancouver. "Free Public Wi-Fi."

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Translink Bus Tracker: Real-time transit app helps you find your bus

Let's test Translink Bus Tracker,  a simple and smartphone-friendly transit tool.

Tracking Vancouver buses in the wild

You're heading home late in the evening. You took a cab or a Car2Go downtown, but now... let's say you're not quite okay to drive, and you don't want to shell out twenty bucks for a cab. Time to check out that "public transit" everyone's talking about.

You find the nearest bus stop, but now what? Where do all those numbered buses even go? Wait, what's that in your pocket... sweet, a smartphone! You won't have to spend the rest of the night wandering the streets.

The right tool for the right job

Translink's own mobile-friendly trip planner is glacially slow and tragically prone to misunderstanding street names, but I must grudgingly concede that it's useful for planning multi-step journeys. However, most of the time I just want to know when the next bus or SkyTrain is coming.

As an Android user, my recent go-to has been Live Translink by ILH. Its mapping interface is really clean, and I can find bus info with a minimal number of pinches and taps. Let's try something new, though...

New kid on the block

Today I'm testing Translink Bus Tracker , a responsive site that runs cleanly on any desktop or mobile device. TranslinkBus Tracker is a free real-time transit app developed by Ottawa-based open-data whisperers Beyond 2.0 .

Translink Bus Tracker loads into a clean and simple UI. You either type in your stop info or find your stop on a map. Translink Bus Tracker uses Translink's Open Data Feed as well as the individual buses' GPS coordinates to help you figure out where the hell they are, and where the hell they're going.

Testing Translink Bus Tracker

The Select a Stop feature did not function correctly when I tested it. There was nothing I could enter into the text field that would yield a result of any kind. I tested against a few different intersections and SkyTrain station names, and could not get a result no matter what I did. The screenshot series below is for Burrard Station, input partially at first, then as found through Translink's own trip planning tool.

Searching by stop number worked, for the good that will do the average commuter. I don’t necessarily know the numerical designation of the bus stop I need, as should be presumed of any rider. (Translink's own site can— for the most part— manage this.)

We aren't necessarily standing next the bus stop we want to know about: we're standing in the foyer of a restaurant, it's raining, we want to know if it's worth dashing out into the street now, or if we might as well stay for another twenty minutes. We will think of that bus stop as “West Broadway and Arbutus”, and not “#51036”.

Remember, developers: the user doesn't use the tool just for the sake of using the tool. She is in the middle of living her life, and the tool must fit into that life and make it easier.

This is what should happen, as demonstrated by Melbourne mainstay Tram Hunter :

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'20 minutes of extra time': TransLink says delays coming to SkyTrain over long weekend

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TransLink says people travelling on the Expo Line over the Easter long weekend should add extra time into their commutes. 

The Expo line's SkyTrain service will be temporarily reduced and travel patterns adjusted for a full day on Saturday, March 30 for essential upgrades.

Two switch machines will be replaced at Waterfront Station, allowing trains to change tracks and directions more reliably at the major transit station. The new machines will reduce service gaps for customers and ensure efficient service. 

The work is part of the  SkyTrain Maintenance and Upgrade Program , which includes other key safety upgrades including escalator replacement, stairwell renovations, roof replacements, and more. 

TransLink says customers should check out the digital signs at station entrances and on platforms, to ensure the train they are boarding is travelling towards their destination.

The Millennium Line and Canada Line will operate as normal. Expo Line service will return to normal from the start of service on Sunday, March 31.

How much longer will it take me to get to my destination?

Locals should prepare for temporary service reductions on Saturday and allow 20 minutes of extra time to get to their destination. 

"Trains travelling through downtown Vancouver will arrive at stations approximately every eight to 15 minutes on the Expo Line, as opposed to their regular schedule of every three to four minutes," according to TransLink.

Additional SkyTrain staff will be on-site to assist customers.

People commuting into downtown Vancouver on the Expo Line "will also see trains terminating at different stations and may need to transfer trains to reach their destination."

Some trains travelling toward Waterfront Station will terminate early at one of the following stations:

• Stadium–Chinatown

Waterfront Station will have the least train service, with one train arriving and departing that station every 15 minutes.

Travel pattern adjustments

TransLink advises travellers of the following travel pattern adjustments:

• Travelling  to Waterfront from King George Station : Customers will be able to take a single train to reach Waterfront from King George Station.   
• Travelling  to Waterfront from Production Way–University Station : Customers should board the first available train at Production Way–University Station, and are encouraged to transfer at Stadium–Chinatown Station to complete their trip to Waterfront Station.
• Travelling  to King George from Waterfront Station: Customers will be able to take a single train to reach King George from Waterfront Station.
• Travelling  to Production Way–University from Waterfront Station: Customers should board the first available train at Waterfront Station, and are encouraged to transfer at Stadium–Chinatown Station to complete their trip to Production Way–University Station.

Customers are encouraged to plan their commute using  Trip Planner . Customers can also sign up for  Transit Alerts , follow TransLink on X (Twitter)  @TransLink,  or call customer service at 604-953-3333.

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TransLink board OKs 2.3% fare increase, kicks in July 1

By Dean Recksiedler and Charlie Carey

Posted March 27, 2024 7:06 am.

Last Updated March 27, 2024 7:49 pm.

Board members of TransLink officially voted Wednesday to increase its fares as of July 1, in an effort to improve service and alleviate “critical overcrowding.”

The fare hikes and an increase in the number of buses on the road were among the top issues set for discussion by TransLink board members Wednesday, as the group determines the future of transit in the region.

The fare hike was initially planned for amid budget considerations in previous years. The increase was floated as part of its 2022 Investment Plan.

TransLink noted at that time it entered into a pandemic relief agreement with the province in 2020 which has limited increases to 2.3 per cent “on average per year” between 2021 and 2024.

The increase means actual fare raises of five to 15 cents per trip, depending on how many zones passengers travel.

It’s all part of trying to maintain service levels across the region, CEO Kevin Quinn stated.

“Including better bus frequencies on approximately 60 routes. Increased Canada Line frequencies during peak hours. And earlier first weekday SeaBus sailings and enhanced late evening HandyDART service,” he explained.

This comes as TransLink posted a $472 million dollar surplus this year, largely thanks to $478.9 million in funding from the province.

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TransLink plans to put dozens of new 40′ buses on the road and extend operating hours on some routes.

The transit provider is also looking at expanding the fleet more generally ahead of the implementation of bus rapid transit (BRT).

The transit authority’s “Deliver Tomorrow” report also sets out to boost the frequency of the Canada Line during peak hours and schedule earlier SeaBus sailings during the week.

But TransLink admits these proposals are merely a stop-gap “bridge” plan ahead of an update next year, noting it needs billions in funding from the federal and provincial governments for projects like transit to UBC and the gondola to SFU.

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