How much is an Uber from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Squamish? At normal demand, expect about $66, with a likely range of $59 to $77. The trip is 40 km and takes about 45 minutes.
How the $66 is worked out
The calculation starts from typical rideshare rates: $2.50 as the base fare, $1.15 for every km, $0.35 for every minute and a $2.00 booking fee. For 40 km and 45 minutes that adds up to $64.25 before the booking fee, so roughly $66 once the fee goes on. These are our estimates from average rates, not Uber’s own prices. The price you actually pay is the upfront one in the Uber app, shown before you confirm.
Demand changes the number. When it is busy (1.2 times the normal rate) the same trip is about $79. At very busy times (1.5 times) it climbs to about $98, and at a peak (double the rate) you are looking at about $131. If the first quote in the app looks high, wait a few minutes and check it again.
If you have a group or a lot of bags, the larger options cost more. Comfort is about $82, XL (up to 6 seats) is about $95 and Premier is about $147.
Taxi fare on the way to Squamish
Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi both have a published tariff with a flag fee of $3.75 and $2.18 per km. Over 40 km the meter comes to about $91. That figure leaves out waiting time and any extras, so the final fare can end up higher. On paper the taxi is about $25 above a standard rideshare at normal demand, but it can come out closer if the app price is surging.
A taxi quote by phone is worth asking for on a trip this long. A driver can usually tell you what to expect before you commit.
Planning the pickup at a ferry terminal
Ferry terminals are places where many people look for a ride at the same moment, so a little preparation helps. These points apply to any trip that starts at a terminal:
- Open the app before you walk off the boat and read the pickup spot it suggests.
- Send the driver your exact drop-off address in Squamish, with the street number included.
- Tell the driver about luggage when you book, and pick XL if the bags will not fit in a standard car.
- If you need an accessible vehicle, book it ahead rather than on arrival.
A 45 minute drive is long enough that you will want to settle the payment method and the destination before the car moves. Check the price once more at the pickup spot, since demand around a terminal can shift between the time you open the app and the time you reach the curb.