The easiest way from Commercial Drive to Hastings-Sunrise is a bus along Hastings Street, with a short walk at either end. The trip is only a few kilometres, so a taxi or a bike works too. Plan your exact stops in the TransLink trip planner, because Hastings Street service is being reworked.
Buses on Hastings Street
Hastings Street carries many routes. The City of Vancouver lists routes 14, 16, 20, R5 and N35, among others, between the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge and Boundary Road. The R5 Hastings St is a RapidBus line that runs from Simon Fraser University to Burrard Station downtown, with service every four to five minutes at peak times.
The city has also announced changes for late 2026 that affect routes 3, 8, 14, 16, 20, R5 and N35 along Hastings between Homer Street and Boundary Road. The plan spaces stops about 300 to 400 metres apart, so a stop you remember may have moved. Check the current stop list before you head out.
What to ask the trip planner
Enter Commercial Drive as the start and your street in Hastings-Sunrise as the destination, then set the time you actually plan to travel. Weekend and holiday service is different from weekday service, and the planner shows live delays. A Compass Card or contactless card handles the fare.
- Pick the nearest bus stop to your door, not the nearest station.
- Look for a route that stays on Hastings, which avoids a transfer.
- Check the last trip home if you are going out in the evening.
Driving, cycling and a late ride home
By road the neighbourhoods sit close together, and a map app gives the best driving and cycling routes for your exact addresses, including current closures. Cycling is usually quicker than waiting for a transfer when the weather is dry. Parking near the busy parts of Hastings can be tight, so look at street signs for time limits.
After an evening on the Drive, or with shopping to carry, a cab or rideshare avoids the wait. The Uber estimate calculator gives a rough fare for a short trip like this, and the Vancouver taxi page lists local cab companies.