Plan your Trip
In-Person Exchange Students
This website contains general information and resources. For more information, please refer to the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.
Arriving in Vancouver
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/YVR
Before you arrive, check out the to get a detailed view of the airport arrival process from the plane to the arrivals area & ground transportation. The British Columbia Visitor Centre is conveniently located inside International Arrivals and is open 24 hours a day. This centre can give you information on:
- Transportation options to Vancouver and 間眅埶AV
- Accommodation in the area
- Purchasing long-distance phone cards
- Tourism information for Metro Vancouver
Transportation
BC TRANSLINK - SKYTRAIN/RAPID TRANSIT TRAIN, BUS AND SEABUS
Use TransLink's online to find out the fastest and easiest transit route to your destination. The Trip Planner will also let you know the fare you will need to pay, and the approximate travel time. For reference, a few common routes for our students when they arrive at YVR Airport:
- YVR Airport to Downtown Vancouver/間眅埶AV Vancouver:
Take Canada Line train from Airport station to Waterfront station downtown. - YVR Airport to 間眅埶AV Burnaby:
Take Canada Line train from Airport station to Waterfront station; take the R5 bus from stop to 間眅埶AV Burnaby. - YVR Airport to 間眅埶AV Surrey:
Take Canada Line train from Airport station to Waterfront station; take Expo Line to Surrey Central Station (Surrey).
BEATON'S MEET & GREET
While we do not recommend any particular company, one company that students have used in the past is .
This company is not endorsed by/affiliated with 間眅埶AV. The information is listed as a resource for students looking for airport pick up services. 間眅埶AV assumes no liability for any disputes arising from services advertised here.
TAXI/CAB SERVICES
Taxis run on a meter, so prices will vary depending on trip length/traffic volume. A 15% gratuity/tip is typically expected in addition to the charge on the meter. A taxi to 間眅埶AV Burnaby Campus will start at approximately $65 with no traffic.
LIMOUSINE SERVICES
For more information on these services, .