Transfer advice Vancouver Airport to Pan Pacific

[doktor71]

Looking for best and most economical way to get from airport to hotel not using any form of public transportation? 

[RTShaker]

I use a taxi. They have flat rates from the airport to downtown. $36 to Pan pacific.

 

flat rate chart

Edited June 30, 2022 by RTShaker

[LGW59]

29 minutes ago, doktor71 said:

Looking for best and most economical way to get from airport to hotel not using any form of public transportation? 

Lyft, Uber, taxi, private driver…

[lovecruzin]

In April we used a taxi, flat rate and very convenient.

[Arizona Wildcat]

Lots of discussion on the Vancouver port forum

[Mangrove Snapper]

We just went out to the taxi stand at the airport.   It was super easy and and a flat rate. 

[musik07]

2 hours ago, RTShaker said:

I use a taxi. They have flat rates from the airport to downtown. $36 to Pan pacific.

 

flat rate chart

 We did the same in 2019. Glad we didn't uber because we sat in traffic for 40 minutes.  With the flat rate we absolutely got a better deal!

[Nachosdelux]

define "best".  

 

fastest/easiest is taxi/uber.  

 

cheapest is the train.(light rail) - but it is public transportation.

Edited June 30, 2022 by Nachosdelux

[Orator]

3 minutes ago, Nachosdelux said:

define "best".  

 

fastest/easiest is taxi/uber.  

 

cheapest is the train.(light rail) - but it is public transportation.

There is a stop across from Pan-Pacific. With luggage I take the taxi.

[SbbquilterUT]

We found the light rail easy to use - but we do only have carry on luggage.

[bEwAbG]

I've done the light rail with full-size bags.  Easy if you don't have mobility issues.  I also found it fast & predictable (no traffic worries) in addition to it being cheaper.  I've stayed at both of the Fairmont hotels that are right by the Pan Pacific.  It's a very short walk from the train station to any of the hotels in that area.  

[julia]

It's the light rail for us.  Google it.

From YVR it's an easy trip to Waterfront Station, then a flat three block walk to Canada Place (Pan Pacific). 

[Cruise Raider]

Flat rate taxi is your bets option without using public transportation.  It’s really a deal!  

[DirtyDawg]

I always take the Sky train, even with baggage. It is fast, predictable, and cheaper. But the taxi's are flat rate and hey, if you get stuck in traffic it will give you more time to see Vancouver. Like being stuck in the Louvre and being forced to gaze upon the Mona Lisa for an extra 30 minutes. 😁 And yes, I am biased, I love that city. 😍

[gilboman]

Skytrain, directly from airport to waterfront station on Canada line. Then it's like a 5-10min walk 

 

I took sky train from cruise terminal (across from pan Pacific) to airport in May

[doktor71]

The reason why I stated no public transportation, although I am mobile, I will be in my early 80’s and still can pull luggage along, who know what 2023 will bring so I was looking for best solution without public transportation. I want  to handle a 50 lb piece of luggage as little as possible. Don’t forget we are from Florida so will be picking for colder climate. 

[Cruise Raider]

On 6/30/2022 at 4:15 PM, doktor71 said:

The reason why I stated no public transportation, although I am mobile, I will be in my early 80’s and still can pull luggage along, who know what 2023 will bring so I was looking for best solution without public transportation. I want  to handle a 50 lb piece of luggage as little as possible. Don’t forget we are from Florida so will be picking for colder climate. 

 

I am in complete agreement with you.  If we take a 3 night sailing from Vancouver to San Francisco, for example, we opt for the train / sky train because we only have a carry on piece of luggage.  For Alaska, we wouldn't dream of dragging all that luggage between the transfers and walking, especially if it's raining.  

The cabs at Vancouver airport have been very reasonable for us in the past and you will get door to door service and you won't start your cruise off with being drenched or a lot of frustration ... all for saving about $25.