Did you just arrive in town and are looking to get central quickly? Then clearly, you need to know the cost of a taxi from Vancouver Airport to the cruise terminal.
Let’s break down the options and prices.
What’s the Cost of a Taxi from Vancouver Airport to the Cruise Terminal?
If you’re boarding a ship at Vancouver Cruise Terminal and arriving at Vancouver Airport (YVR), taking a taxi is one of the easiest methods available.
The 15.3 km trip (9.5 miles) takes around 30 minutes in normal traffic conditions.
Regardless of traffic and waits, the taxi fare from YVR Airport to Vancouver Cruise Terminal is a flat fee system. So thankfully, there should be no surprises.
Being in Zone 9 (Canada Place/Downtown), the cost of the taxi to the cruise port is currently $38.00.
In Vancouver in summer, expect lines of about 20-30 minutes for taxis (our system is in need of an upgrade).
⌛ Looking to save a ton of time? Book a Vancouver Pre-Cruise Tour with Port Drop Off
Vancouver Airport to Cruise Terminal Alternatives
Vancouver Airport Private Transfers
In my post on the best ways to get from Vancouver Airport to the cruise terminal, I’ve given multiple options, and I’m going to suggest two here.
One is to get a private transfer between YVR and the cruise port.
You’ll get your very own driver to meet you in the terminal, take your bags, and chauffeur you into town. What’s more, private transfers are optimal for large groups and guests who want vacation mode to start from the second they land.
Here, you skip the taxi line and get downtown as quickly as possible.
This service starts at just $26.22 per passenger (or $19.50 in USD)
✈️ Heading in from YVR? Check out our guide on shuttles from the cruise port to Vancouver airport.
Uber from Vancouver Airport to Cruise Port
Have roaming data, or coming in from Canada? Uber and Lyft both have pickup spots outside the arrivals terminal as well.
Expect to pay between $30.00 (UberX) and $50.00 (UberXL) for these rideshare services.
Vancouver Airport to Downtown Skytrain
Finally, if you’re visiting Vancouver on a budget, know that the Skytrain service leaves the airport every 5-15 minutes. And using this method, you can get downtown in 30 minutes.
Simply head to YVR-Airport Station, right outside the arrivals terminal. There should be signs plastered all over the airport. Then stay aboard until the terminus stop at Waterfront Station.
From there, you can either hail a cab or make the quick three-minute walk to Canada Place.
With that said, this method is strictly for people who are not in a rush. Moreover, you must be comfortable handling bags on Vancouver public transport.
How Much Does it Cost for a Taxi from YVR to Cruise Port?
I hope I’ve answered your question here.
My name is Ash, and my goal is to create the greatest Vancouver tourist resource on the web, so I now want to invite you to interact with me.
Don’t be afraid to write in the comments below for custom airport taxi to cruise port cost advice or anything else Vancouver-related.
Have a great cruise 
Hi Ash,
There’s a lot of mention about transport from Vancouver International airport to the cruise port. However, I’d appreciate some info on fares from the cruise port to YVR.
1. Are Ubers easily available at the cruise port?
2. What are their charges?
I presume taxis and bus transport are also available? Any idea on their costs please?
Thanks!
Hi Roz,
Both Uber and Lift are available and you should be able to book one with no problem. Expect to pay about $25.00 give or take a few, depending on surge pricing. As for buses, I wouldn’t bother… the skytrain or taxis are much faster.
Cheers,
Hi Ash
What is the best options to get from cruise terminal to airport
Have most of the day to get there
Is the a way of doing a sight seeing on the way
Hi Noel,
Strictly from a cost/time standpoint I’d take the Canada Line from Waterfront Station. It’s like 20 minutes and less than 10 dollars.
Unfortunately though, it’s underground for most of the way so you won’t be able to do much sightseeing.
What I’d do, if you wanna get a quick and efficient way to see almost everything major… is jump on the hop on hop off bus and let it take you around the city for a couple hours. It departs right from cruise terminal and will leave you where you can get the train. They even have luggage storage right there if needed.
Cheers,