From the Tsawwassen ferry terminal to Ladner and the rest of South Delta is about 10 km and 20 minutes by road. A TransLink bus is the cheaper way, and a taxi is the quick one with luggage. Use the TransLink trip planner to see which bus runs when you land.
Taking the bus into South Delta
TransLink operates the local buses at the terminal, and Ladner Exchange, at 4645 Harvest Drive, is the main transfer point in South Delta. Several routes meet there. Route numbers and timetables on this corner of the network have been reorganised over the years, so the safe move is to enter Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and your South Delta address in the TransLink trip planner and use the route it lists for your arrival time.
- Ask the planner for the next departures after your ferry docks, since the printed timetable may differ.
- Buses cannot wait for a late sailing, so check the ferry arrival as well.
- Fares and payment options are on the TransLink website.
A seasonal Bike Bus has run from the Ladner area to the ferry terminal on Fridays, weekends and holidays, which is worth a look if you travel with a bicycle. Confirm whether it is operating in the current season.
By taxi from the terminal
A taxi from Tsawwassen to Ladner covers about 10 km, and the trip usually takes around 20 minutes by road. For a family with luggage, or a late arrival when the buses are thin, it removes the transfer and the waiting. The taxi fare estimator gives a rough idea of cost before you commit, and the Vancouver taxi page lists local companies.
Driving, renting or cycling
A rental car or a lift from a friend works well if you have several stops in South Delta. Allow extra time on summer weekends and holidays, when traffic around the terminal builds up with ferry traffic. Check the parking rules at your destination before you leave a vehicle, since they differ between streets and lots.
Cycling is possible over this distance. Look up the route in a mapping app first and pick roads with bike lanes where you can. If you plan to ride back to the terminal for a sailing, leave a generous margin for the ride and for loading, since walk on and cycling passengers have set cutoffs on the BC Ferries site.