Mount Saint Joseph Hospital is at 3080 Prince Edward Street in Vancouver. From East Vancouver the quickest choices are a taxi or a drive, and the TransLink trip planner will show a bus option from your own address, since the best route depends on where in East Vancouver you start.
Two entrances to know about
The hospital has a main entrance on Prince Edward Street and a second entrance on the Kingsway side. If you come by bus along Kingsway or a nearby street, the Kingsway entrance may be closer. If you are driven or dropped off, the Prince Edward Street entrance is the main one. Check the address in your map app before you leave so you arrive at the side you want.
By bus from East Vancouver
East Vancouver is large, and routes that suit a trip from Commercial Drive differ from those that suit Renfrew or Fraserview. Enter your starting address and the hospital address in the TransLink trip planner and use the route, stop and transfer it gives for your departure time. Route numbers and frequencies change between service periods, and the planner shows alerts and detours.
Pay with a Compass Card or a contactless card. Leave extra time for a medical appointment, since a missed connection can mean a long wait.
Driving and parking
Use a navigation app for a live route. Most trips from East Vancouver cross the city on main streets toward the Kingsway and Broadway area, and the weekday rush hours slow all of them. A live traffic map helps you pick the time to leave.
Parking at the hospital is paid, and the rates and layout can change. Check the Providence Health Care page for Mount Saint Joseph for the current details before you go. Street parking nearby can be limited, and the signs on each block set the time limits and permit rules.
Walking or cycling
Some parts of East Vancouver are close enough to walk or cycle. A walking or cycling layer in your map app shows the distance and the quieter streets from your exact starting point. If you cycle, ask at the hospital about bike parking on arrival.
A taxi from East Vancouver
A taxi is a good fit when the trip involves several transfers by transit. The driver can use whichever entrance suits you. Use the taxi fare estimator for a rough fare, and see the Vancouver taxi page for local service.