The ride from YVR Airport to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal takes about 35 minutes over 31 km. A standard rideshare costs about $52 at normal demand, and the likely range is $47 to $61.
Why the fare lands at $52
Treat these numbers as estimates built from average rates. They are not Uber’s own prices, and the Uber app shows the real upfront price once you enter both places.
The pieces are a $2.50 base fare, $1.15 for each kilometre and $0.35 for each minute. Over 31 km and 35 minutes that adds up to $50.40, and the $2 booking fee makes about $52.
Demand scales the fare. At a busy level of 1.2 times, expect about $62. At a very busy 1.5 times it is about $78, and at a peak of 2 times about $103. With a fare of this size, a busy period can add a noticeable sum, so check the price in the app and think about whether a slightly different departure time is possible.
If you are travelling with more people or bags, Comfort is about $65 and XL, which seats up to six, is about $75. Premier is about $115.
Taxi meter and phone quotes
Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi both publish a flag fee of $3.75 and $2.18 per km. For 31 km the meter comes to about $71 with either company. Waiting time and extras are not included, so the final fare may be higher. The taxi estimate is about $19 above the standard rideshare price and lower than the peak rideshare figure.
You can also phone for a quote. The numbers are 604-871-1111 for Vancouver Taxi and 604-681-1111 for Yellow Cab Vancouver. Both companies mention wheelchair accessible service and airport trips.
Planning around a ferry
A ferry sailing is a fixed departure, so plan the ride backward from the time you need to be there. Check what the ferry operator asks of foot or vehicle passengers, and add a margin on top of the 35 minutes, since that figure is an average and traffic at busy hours can add to it.
After you land, open the app and follow its pickup instructions before you walk anywhere. Give the driver the exact terminal name as it appears in the booking. If you have large bags, ask whether they fit, or choose XL. Anyone who needs an accessible vehicle should book one ahead by phone.