Getting from downtown Vancouver to the Airport on a Friday night

Later this year I'm going to be at a conference in Vancouver, and potentially I'll need to make a quick getaway to the airport on a Friday night once it finishes.

I've had a look on the TransLink Trip Planner, and it suggests that I take a bus to the nearest SkyTrain stop on the Canada Line, and then take that to the airport. In theory it should be about 40 minutes from the hotel to the airport. This would seem to be the best way to do the trip, quick and much cheaper than a taxi.

What I'm slightly worried about is that on a Friday night, the bus along West Georgia Street (from the hotel to the SkyTrain) may be late/full/etc, or there may be problems with the SkyTrain itself. Should I generally be fine trusting the trip planner timings, I do I need to allow longer for a Friday night?

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How long is the SkyTrain from downtown Vancouver to airport?

The YVR Airport Skytrain (above and below ground subway-type train) is the quickest way to get from Vancouver Interna- tional Airport to downtown Vancouver, with a travel time of only 25 minutes. The Vancouver (YVR) \u2013 Airport Canada Line Station is located above the covered parking garage at the airport.

How much is the SkyTrain from Vancouver Airport to downtown?

The trip from YVR to downtown Vancouver takes only 26 minutes on a two zone fare of $4.25, plus the $5.00 Canada Line YVR AddFare. The YVR AddFare is waived if you have a pre-purchased fare, e.g. a day pass, monthly pass or a Fare Saver ticket. Check the TransLink website for maps, schedules and fare information.

How long is SkyTrain from waterfront to airport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waterfront Station Canada Line @ Platform 2 station and arriving at YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

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