Vancouver International Airport to Vancouver Cruise Terminal

I have tried to find the distance from Vancouver Airport to Cruise Terminal, I know that it is for the airport 3211 MaConachie Way, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, and the Terminal is 999 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, but will not driving directions, I am looking for the distance, can anyone help. Thank you. John

Google maps states is 15.3km or 9.5 miles.

Without freeways, it takes about 26 to 40 minutes depending on traffic in a vehicle. Subway is about 25 minutes, but you need to add the additional 10 minutes walking from the Waterfront station to the cruise terminal.

thank you so much for answering the question, you were of a great help.

Taking the train from the airport to the cruise terminal is VERY easy to do (or visa versa) and quite honestly the EASIEST! Traffic in Vancouver is all 'main streets' as there are not freeways that go through town, so it's a LOT of stop and go traffic. This can be especially annoying if you are trying to catch a plane or board a ship!

It's also much cheaper - I think it's $6-10 something like that, and quite scenice too! The walk from the pier to the train station is short, so not an issue, even with bags.

Hope that helps!

Depending on the day and time, traffic can be really rough.....and time can easily stretch to over an hour....and that is after you go through customs....which can be anywhere from a piece of cake to 90-120 minutes.

I love Vancouver, such a beautiful city....so just be prepared. plan extra time with a taxi or take the public transport recommended below.

It's also much cheaper - I think it's $6-10 something like that, and quite scenice too! The walk from the pier to the train station is short, so not an issue, even with bags.

• Train is scenic??? The Canada Line subway runs UNDERGROUND in Vancouver. The taxi is scenic as it's above ground... Tell the driver you will pay extra for Cambie as you watch the cherry blossoms around the ancient volcano if you are travelling in May.
  
• The train $9 for adults and $7.75 for children under 14 if you are travelling from the airport to the cruise terminal.
  
• Once you have around 3 or 4 people..... it's nearly breakeven with the taxi when leaving the airport.
  
• if the roads are congested during rush hour.... the trains are congested too with students and the general public. The airport train is not an express.... the general public will be with you too. Make sure your luggage is not blocking the aisle as the public will be climbing over it.
  

• Train is scenic??? The Canada Line subway runs UNDERGROUND in Vancouver. The taxi is scenic as it's above ground... Tell the driver you will pay extra for Cambie as you watch the cherry blossoms around the ancient volcano if you are travelling in May.
  
• The train $9 for adults and $7.75 for children under 14 if you are travelling from the airport to the cruise terminal.
  
• Once you have around 3 or 4 people..... it's nearly breakeven with the taxi when leaving the airport.
  
• if the roads are congested during rush hour.... the trains are congested too with students and the general public. The airport train is not an express.... the general public will be with you too. Make sure your luggage is not blocking the aisle as the public will be climbing over it.
  

Yes, part of it goes underground, but I remember seeing some intriguing parts of the city I wouldn't have seen otherwise (but I must admit, it has been awhile since we did it.).

It WAS WAY quicker, simpler and easier though - I DO remember that!!!

1/4 of the trip is above ground where you see the airport, China (Richmond) and the Casino. Everything in Vancouver for the rest of the journey is a dark tunnel.

While the taxi can have traffic delays.... The train experience can be delayed trying to figure out the ticket machines..... Or waiting for the people ahead of you trying to figure out the ticket machines. Upon exiting the train... You need to ensure you are leaving the North exit. Those following the wrong crowd can end up on the South exit. Once out of the station.... You need to drag luggage 3 blocks to cruise terminal. Something not done with a taxi.

For those arriving in the evenings..... You need to wait 20 minutes for a train if you just missed it. Then it's another 25 minutes ride into downtown.

Taxi is waiting when you step out of the terminal and in the evenings will be faster than the train without road congestion.

Without luggage.... I like the train. With luggage.... The cab is easier.

My cruise ends in Vancouver and I have HAL transportation to airport. Having to go through customs and security etc., about his many hours should I plan to need between debarkation and plane departure?

One other question- is Air Canada the best airline to Calif.? Thanks

Thoughts...

• they generally recommend flights after 12pm for flights on debarkation day.
  
• Once you arrive at the airport, budget 3 hours for check-in, security (hand, body, cavity, baggage, carry-on's, weapons, liquids, etc....), and US customs.
  
• Vancouver is a great bonus port..... budget extra days for pre/post-cruise
  
• Air Canada? Look closely if it's a code shared flight with United. Some object to getting "Rouged" http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/air-canada-customers-angry-over-bumping-to-rouge-1.2633845
  

I have spent a lot of time in Vancouver over the years on business. I always love this city. If you can lay over a couple days you will enjoy exploring.

I mostly fly Alaska Airlines to Vancouver out of California.