Transportation

Air and Rail Transportation

The convention center and nearby hotels are located downtown. Vancouver is serviced by the Vancouver International Airport.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Located 20 miles from downtown Vancouver.

Taxi: about $30 CAD to downtown Vancouver.

Downtown Shuttle: Aeroshuttle provides exclusive shuttle service the airport to downtown hotels for rates, visit the Aeroshuttle Web site.

The Canada Line: Vancouver’s new rapid transit rail link connects the airport to downtown Vancouver in 26 minutes. Trains run every 7 minutes from YVR-Airport station during peak hours and every 15 minutes during off-peak hours. For current fares/schedules and transit planning please visit the Web site for Vancouver’s regional transportation authority, TransLink.

For more info on YVR visit the airport Web site.

See what travel discounts are available for AAAS attendees.

Amtrak Station

Rail service is available between Seattle, WA (SEA) and Vancouver, BC (VAC).

The station is located in downtown Vancouver. It is less than 10 minutes from the convention center by taxi.

Getting Around Vancouver

The Vancouver transit system, TransLink, provides a network of buses and unique services such as the SeaBus and SkyTrain. Getting around the city is convenient, easily accessible, and often provides beautiful views of the city. For more information, visit the TransLink Web site.