joey shoes Posted April 29, 2010 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2010 What's the best way to get there? I'm traveling with older folks who are not keen on walking too far - does that rule out the Canada Line? Is the airporter bus still around, or am I going to have to travel via cab/limo (there are 6 of us)? Any suggestions would be helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smslms Posted April 29, 2010 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2010 The airporter stopped service last Fall. Try this link for car service -- www.timelimo.com I don't think their rates are too bad and you avoid all the hassels. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted April 30, 2010 #3 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Your station for the Canada Line will be the Yaletown-Roundhouse station and that will but you about 5 blocks from the Best Western-Downtown. The Airporter did cease operation when the Canada Line came along last fall. If you can't handle the 5 blocks then you may want to consider a couple of cabs...the cost will run about $35 per cab. You could take the Canada Line to Waterfront Station then take a couple of cabs...your cost then would be about $10/$12 per cab. It really comes down to how much you want to be handling your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted April 30, 2010 #4 Share Posted April 30, 2010 A disadvantage of getting off the Canada Line at Yaletown is that it is an uphill walk to your hotel - however if you stay on and get off at Vancouver City Center station - it is pretty well level to the hotel and one one block longer. Hope this helps Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomica Posted April 30, 2010 #5 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'd honestly take a cab or a car service. You won't want to haul luggage the distance between the stations and your hotel, and swtiching from public transit to a cab for six blocks seems a little pointless. Better just to catch a cab and have it taken care of in one trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted April 30, 2010 #6 Share Posted April 30, 2010 'You won't want to haul luggage the distance between the stations and your hotel' If that is the case why am I seeing more and more people doing just that - walking along the streets of the downtown rolling there luggage with them. To the OP - hope you enjoy your stay in Vancouver and when at the Best Western drop in an enjoy a meal at the White Spot - you never know you might just see me there having my weekly legendary burger and fries. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomica Posted April 30, 2010 #7 Share Posted April 30, 2010 'You won't want to haul luggage the distance between the stations and your hotel' If that is the case why am I seeing more and more people doing just that - walking along the streets of the downtown rolling there luggage with them. True enough - I just passed a large group of people in Gastown doing the same thing. But the OP said they're not keen on walking too far - and probably less keen to do it with luggage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey shoes Posted April 30, 2010 Author #8 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Thanks to all for the great advice. I'm traveling with 4 seniors - 2 of which have had fairly major surgery in the last month, a third with emphysema, and a 4th with a general disdain for anything bordering on physical activity. In all honesty, I'll be lucky if we don't have to get a cart for them at the airport, much less drag bags 5 blocks. :) Based on all the input provided, it sounds like we'd be best off to just bite the bullet and get a couple of cabs or a limo from the airport. Thank you all for your replies - this board and your input is invaluable! Urban trekker - we will likely end up at the White Spot - I'll make sure and try that burger and fries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted May 1, 2010 #9 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I will just chime in here and say that the Canada Line is not a situation of "one size fits all". If you have a lot of luggage, are some distance from a station to hotel, are elderly, have mobiltiy issue (hey Ut, I am starting to sound like Jim Robson) then maybe the line is not for you. However, it is a great asset for the city and one we very much needed...glad it is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan G Posted May 1, 2010 #10 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I took Canada Line to Waterfront last week just to try it as I was staying at the Westin Bayshore. I paid $7.50 plus $9 with tip to Bayshore so with 6 people you'll end up paying almost as much as two cabs or a limo. I have used http://www.starlimousine.com/ in Vancouver and they are super reliable. I'd suggest them. Hope the link is right or google them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted May 1, 2010 #11 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Probably the best limo service to use is Areocar who are the official licensed limo service of the airport... they have a contracted rate with YVR so you know what your rate is up front. However, this is the walk up rate...if you make a reservation then they are free to charge more. That said they have lots of cars available 24/7 so a reservation is not necessary. link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smslms Posted May 1, 2010 #12 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Just wanted to get the last word in.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted May 1, 2010 #13 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Amen to that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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