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[scottbee]

If you don't have a lot of luggage consider taking the Skytrain.

 

A heck of a lot faster than a taxi and a lot less cost.

 

Definitely agree with this, and I see lots of people do it every day.

[jnc411]

For the OP , I just recently booked Delta Suites on Hotwire, bid for a 4* like putterdude said and that is what I got. I am happy with that , it looks to be central location and not too far from Canada Place. Am not sure if we should take a cab from Canada Place or walk it or sky train , we are still trying to figure that out.

Cori

[Putterdude]

Glad that it worked for you....from Canada Place to hotel the Canada Line would not work for you at all. It is about a 4.5 block walk or a taxi which will cost less than $10.

[operabob1]

Putter,

 

Seriously! :)

 

waits for a train

 

You make it sound like forever. LOL! It's 8 minutes between trains isn't it. Had a business where I had to train out of the airport on a daily basis. 90%+ of the time my longest wait was 3 minutes.

[Putterdude]

Putter,

 

Seriously! :)

 

 

 

You make it sound like forever. LOL! It's 8 minutes between trains isn't it. Had a business where I had to train out of the airport on a daily basis. 90%+ of the time my longest wait was 3 minutes.

 

 

Yes, I am serious....its all part of the time elapsed from YVR to Canada Place and that is why it when you add all the components of the trip it is no faster than a taxi despites assertions to the contrary. It is only cheaper and that is because it is heavily subsidized through multiple levels of taxation. It is definitely not convenient if you are schlepping a bunch of luggage or have mobility issues. As person who has a disabled wife I get tired as this be a "one size fits all" answer to transferring to from YVR to Canada Place .... its good but it's not for everyone.

[scottbee]

Putter,

 

Seriously! :)

 

You make it sound like forever. LOL! It's 8 minutes between trains isn't it. Had a business where I had to train out of the airport on a daily basis. 90%+ of the time my longest wait was 3 minutes.

 

I'm pretty sure it's 6 minutes between trains during the day. You'd often wait longer than that to get the front of the taxi line at Canada Place or Balantyne. I'm with you on this one, it's faster than taking a taxi, especially during a weekday.

[Essiesmom]

Thanks...For a 69 & a 70y/o after cross country flights, I think a taxi is the better part of valor. If we only had carryon luggage, we might try the Skytrain. EM

[operabob1]

No problem. Just wanted to alert you to all possibilities. Have a great vacation!

[Putterdude]

Thanks...For a 69 & a 70y/o after cross country flights, I think a taxi is the better part of valor. If we only had carryon luggage, we might try the Skytrain. EM

 

While the Canada Line cars are designed to handle luggage, as we are pretty close your age....I can identify with what you are saying.

[operabob1]

It all depends on your situation. I'm 63 and handle luggage on Skytrain all the time. But that's me, not you. :)