How much is an Uber from YVR Airport to Edmonds Station? A standard rideshare is about $42 at normal demand, with a likely range of $37 to $49. The trip is 22 km and takes about 35 minutes.
Price breakdown and demand
Our figure comes from average rideshare rates: a $2.50 base fare, $1.15 per km, $0.35 per minute and a $2 booking fee. Demand then scales the fare before the booking fee is added. These are estimates from average rates, not Uber’s own prices, and the Uber app shows the real upfront price when you request the ride.
When it is busy (1.2 times the normal rate) the estimate rises to about $50. Very busy (1.5 times) gives about $62, and a peak (2 times) gives about $82. The jump from normal to peak is close to double, so the time you travel matters as much as the distance. If your plans are flexible, a short wait can bring a lower upfront price, and the app will show you the current figure each time you open it. A fixed arrival time, on the other hand, leaves you less room to wait.
Other vehicles, the taxi and how to prepare
Comparing vehicle types and the meter
Comfort is about $52, XL (up to 6 seats) is about $60 and Premier is about $92. The XL fare is only about $18 above the standard price, which can be good value for a larger group.
For a taxi, Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi both publish a flag fee of $3.75 and $2.18 per km. The meter would reach about $52 over 22 km, and that leaves out waiting time and extras. It lands at about the same level as a Comfort ride and above the normal rideshare estimate.
Tips for the pickup
Open the app and check the pickup spot before you go to meet the car. Share the exact address you want, because a station name can mean more than one drop off point. Say how many bags you have and ask whether they fit.
If anyone in your group needs an accessible vehicle, arrange it ahead by phone. At busy hours allow extra time, since the 35 minute estimate is an average and the fare grows with every minute on the road. Rideshare drivers in an app can be a few minutes away, so open it a little before you are ready to leave and watch the estimated arrival of the car.