The trip from SFU Burnaby to Brentwood is 10 km and takes about 20 minutes. At normal demand you can expect about $23 for a standard rideshare, and anything between $20 and $27 is likely.
What goes into the price
These are estimates from average rates. They are not Uber’s own prices, and the app will show the real upfront price before you confirm the ride.
The base fare is $2.50. Ten km at $1.15 adds $11.50, and 20 minutes at $0.35 adds $7. That is $21, and the $2 booking fee takes it to about $23. The regional minimum fare is $4.43, which matters only on very short trips.
How busy hours change the SFU to Brentwood fare
Busy times multiply the trip portion of the fare. At 1.2 times it is about $27. At 1.5 times it is about $34, and at the peak 2 times it is about $44.
A price that seems steep may drop if you hold off for a few minutes and refresh the app. Prices move as drivers and riders come and go.
Bigger vehicles cost more. Comfort is about $28, XL (up to 6 seats) is about $32 and Premier is about $49 at normal demand. XL is worth a look for a group, since the fare can be shared.
Meter fare from campus to Brentwood
Under the Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi tariffs a trip begins at $3.75 and gains $2.18 with every km. For 10 km the meter would show about $26 with either company. That is a few dollars above the normal rideshare estimate and just under the busy figure of $27. The meter figure has no allowance for waiting or extras.
Meeting the car at a university
A university has more than one place where a car can stop. Check the pickup spot in the app and move there before the driver arrives.
Type the exact address of where you are going. Keep your phone on you so the driver can call if they cannot find you.
If you have bags or sports gear, ask whether they fit before you get in. For a wheelchair accessible vehicle, call ahead, for example Black Top and Checker Cabs on 604-731-1111.
When you have a set time to meet someone, leave early. A 20 minute drive is an average, and it can stretch when many riders book together. Requesting the car a few minutes before you are ready to leave gives the driver time to reach you and leaves you less rushed at the other end.