Yes, a SkyTrain line goes to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). It is the Canada Line, which links downtown Vancouver to the airport terminal in about 25 minutes. The Expo and Millennium Lines do not reach the airport directly.
Which SkyTrain line serves YVR
The Canada Line is a separate route from the Expo and Millennium Lines, built to serve the airport. If you want to reach YVR by rail without transferring to a bus or shuttle, choose the Canada Line. It also connects to major transit hubs, with frequent, quick service.
You can board at key stations, including Waterfront, Vancouver City Centre and Bridgeport, which is a main SkyTrain station serving YVR. The airport station is located in the terminal, so you step off the train and into the airport, near the domestic and international departures areas.
For visitors and residents of Vancouver alike, this is the simplest rail route to the airport. The trains are modern, and the schedule is frequent, so you rarely wait long. Because the Canada Line is the only line built for the airport, riders on the other SkyTrain lines should plan one change of train rather than a separate bus or shuttle.
Getting to the Canada Line
If you start on the Expo or Millennium Line, plan a transfer to the Canada Line. Trains on the Canada Line run every 3 to 4 minutes during peak hours. The ride takes about 25 minutes from downtown stations such as Waterfront or Vancouver City Centre. Buy your ticket before boarding, or use a Compass Card.
Buses and shuttles
Public buses and dedicated YVR shuttles offer alternatives between SkyTrain stations and the airport, especially if you are staying outside central Vancouver. Shuttles run regularly from major hotels and central locations to YVR, with door-to-door service at competitive prices. These options suit travellers with a lot of luggage or those who want a more personal transfer.
Taxis and ride-hailing
Taxis and ride-hailing apps operate across Vancouver, and taxi stands are near SkyTrain stations. They usually cost more than public transit, but they give you flexible schedules and direct routes. They help groups and travellers on a tight schedule.