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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 29 atDeparture city: VancouverDeparture location: Burrard Skytrain Station (Hyatt Regency Hotel)Arrival time: April 29 atDestination city: WhistlerDestination location: Whistler Village Centre (Gateway Loop)
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 29 atDeparture city: VancouverDeparture location: Burrard Skytrain Station (Hyatt Regency Hotel)Arrival time: April 29 atDestination city: WhistlerDestination location: Legends Hotel Whistler
- Departure time: April 29 atDeparture city: VancouverDeparture location: Burrard Skytrain Station (Hyatt Regency Hotel)Arrival time: April 29 atDestination city: WhistlerDestination location: Whistler Village Centre (Gateway Loop)
- Departure time: April 29 atDeparture city: VancouverDeparture location: Burrard Skytrain Station (Hyatt Regency Hotel)Arrival time: April 29 atDestination city: WhistlerDestination location: Legends Hotel Whistler
Bus Vancouver to Whistler: Trip Overview
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Customers have expressed mixed opinions about the bus service. Some praise the drivers for their expertise and courteousness, while others complain about issues such as late arrivals and uncomfortable seats. However, there are also positive reviews mentioning flexibility with ride times and helpful drivers. Overall, it seems that weather conditions can sometimes affect timeliness.
YVR Skylynx Express Vancouver Whistler recent customer reviews
The driver, Amanda, was great! So kind and polite and got us there in great time
Bus left on time, the bus is clean. Very good ride overall. Beautiful scenic sea to sky highway. Driver has a bad attitude.
Dean was such an awesome driver who started our vacation on a good note with his guide on the histories, sights and insight of the entire sea to sky trip. It was a good tour.
According to 67 reviews, Epic Rides received a 4.7-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Epic Rides ticket prices on this trip start at $28.00
Epic Rides Vancouver Whistler recent customer reviews
The driver was very nice very kind and very professional! We left in time and return in time . Temperature in the bus/ shuttle was perfect .
The date of the booking was wrong I booked it for mon 30th March I am not even in Canada I emailed to say it was wrong and have had no response
Very clean bus, leather seats, left and arrived on time. Overall excellent experience, would ride with epic rides again.
Vancouver to Whistler Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 18 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:00AM - 8:30PM |
Minimum Price | $25 |
Average Ticket Price | $28 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 1h30m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 1h50m |
Distance | 58 miles (93 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | YVR Whistler/SkyLynx, Epic Rides |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Vancouver and Whistler?
1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, Canada
Pacific Central Station1110 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2, Canada
Holiday Inn Howe601 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1, Canada
Waterfront Station999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
Canada Place510 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7, Canada
Coal Harbour4230 Gateway Dr, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4, Canada
Gateway Loop2029 London Ln, Whistler, BC V0N 1B2, Canada
Creekside4315 Northlands Blvd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0, Canada
Cascade Lodge - Whistler, BCFrequently asked questions for your trip Vancouver - Whistler
The best way to travel from Vancouver to Whistler is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.
The travel time from Vancouver to Whistler is about 1h 50m, although the fastest bus will take 1h 30m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 61 miles (98 km) that separate the two cities.
The distance between the two cities is 61 miles (98 km).
On average, there are 18 daily departures on this route, offered by YVR Whistler/SkyLynx and Epic Rides. The number of buses operating from Vancouver to Whistler may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Vancouver to Whistler a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!
The first bus leaves at 6:00 AM and the last one leaves at 8:30 PM.
Most of the buses traveling from Vancouver to Whistler leave from Pacific Central Station and arrive at Gateway Loop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Vancouver to Whistler by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $27.
The average bus ticket price from Vancouver to Whistler is $28. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $27 and $32, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Vancouver to Whistler. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Vancouver and Whistler is about 3h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Whistler before returning to Vancouver in the evening.
Once in Whistler, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Whistler Bear Viewing Tours, Whistler Bungee, Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Whistler Tasting Tours and Coca-Cola Tube Park.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vancouver to Whistler, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $29 for a bus ticket from Vancouver to Whistler based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2024-05-02.
Usually YVR Skylynx Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Vancouver to Whistler.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Vancouver to Whistler, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Vancouver to Whistler.
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Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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