The simplest way from Shaughnessy to downtown Vancouver is the bus down Oak Street, or a short ride on the Canada Line from Oakridge-41st Avenue Station. Which one suits you depends on where in Shaughnessy you start, so a quick look at the TransLink trip planner settles it.
The Oak Street bus and Granville Street
TransLink route 17 is called Downtown/Oak. It runs between Marine Drive Station and downtown, ending at Robson Street and Hamilton Street, and it follows Oak Street for much of the way. For many Shaughnessy addresses that makes it the one direct bus into the city centre.
Route 10 is the other direct option. It runs along Granville Street between Marine Drive Station and Waterfront Station, which suits anyone starting closer to the Granville side of the neighbourhood.
Stops, frequencies and first and last departures change with each service update. Enter your street address in the trip planner for the day you travel and it will show the nearest stop and the next departures.
Canada Line from Oakridge-41st Avenue
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station sits at West 41st Avenue and Cambie Street. From there the train goes north through King Edward, Broadway-City Hall, Olympic Village, Yaletown-Roundhouse and Vancouver City Centre to Waterfront. That is the fastest option when roads are busy, because the line has its own track.
If you are closer to Cambie Street, King Edward Station is the same line one stop nearer downtown. The same fare system covers buses and trains, and a Compass Card or tap payment works on both. Check the current fare table on the TransLink site before you travel.
Driving, parking and taxis
Oak Street and Granville Street are the two big north-south roads in this part of the city, and both are busy at rush hour. A navigation app with live traffic will pick the better one on the day.
Downtown parking rules, meter hours and garage rates differ from block to block, and they change. Read the posted signs at the curb, or check the operator’s page for the specific garage, such as the one at your destination.
For luggage, a late return, or a trip with several stops, a cab is easier than juggling transfers. The Vancouver taxi page covers booking, and the taxi fare estimator gives a rough idea of the cost before you go.