Visiting Vancouver’s most epic tourist attraction is as close as it gets to automatic. That said, it may not be automatically clear how to get to Capilano Suspension Bridge!
Luckily, I’m here to walk you through how to go to Capilano Suspension Bridge, so let’s take a look.
Getting to Capilano Suspension Bridge by Shuttle, Public Transit, and Car
No car? The best way to get to the Capilano Suspension Bridge is buying tickets with the shuttle bus to Capilano Suspension Bridge included:
Looking to get there using public transit? You’ll need to take a bus to Capilano Suspension Bridge:
I’ll be using the W Georgia St @ Granville St stop since it’s the heart of downtown Vancouver – but with the bus I’m suggesting there are stops all throughout downtown.
First, you’ll need to grab Bus 246 (the Highland/Downtown route) and ride 11 stops until you get to the stop EB Ridgewood Dr @ Norcross Way.
Then, it’s just a six minute walk to the suspension bridge – the total trip time is 30-35 minutes outside of peak hours.
Another tip: never book anything around rush hour (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm) or the Lions Gate Bridge is going to punish you! Expect waits of 60-75 minutes crossing.
You can take control by reserving your entrance time in advance (early morning or late evening are best for photos, and smaller crowds):
Of course, this same advice applies if you’re driving to the Capilano Suspension Bridge:
In optimal traffic conditions you’re looking at an 18-20 minute drive from downtown Vancouver to Capilano Suspension Bridge.
This epic Vancouver suspension bridge is found at 3735 Capilano Rd, approximately 20 minutes away from downtown Vancouver across Vancouver harbour in North Vancouver.
How do you get to Capilano Suspension Bridge without a car?
You can get there without a car using transit from downtown Vancouver. Bus 246 counts 9 different stops in the downtown area and can bring you there in 25-30 minutes. You can also grab the free shuttle bus to Capilano Suspension Bridge from Canada Place.
How long is the free shuttle to Capilano Suspension Bridge?
The Capilano Suspension Bridge shuttle takes approximately 18-20 minutes.
Can I take the Seabus to Capilano Suspension Bridge?
As scenic as a Seabus ride across Vancouver Harbour can be, this is primarily a commuter vessel that runs every 15 minutes – and will only bring you the foot of North Vancouver, forcing you to take an additional bus which makes the trip about 20 minutes longer than a standard bus.
Getting to Capilano Bridge With Tickets: A Suggestion
Whether you’re getting Capilano Suspension Bridge discounts or not, you should be booking in advance online – especially in Vancouver in summer.
As you can see above, showing up without tickets means you could be showing up when tickets are already sold out.
In this case, as entrances are limitedto create less wear and not overload the bridge, you could be asked to come back to a later time slot – or another day altogether.
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