Book an Airport Ride at YVR
Vancouver Airport Transportation & Car Service
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
3211 Grant McConachie Wy, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4, Canada
Direct, Reliable Vancouver Airport Transfers
GO Airport Shuttle provides private car service at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), located in Richmond, British Columbia, about 13 kilometres south of downtown Vancouver. Choose a sedan, SUV, private van, or executive van seating up to 16 — every reservation includes upfront pricing with no surge fees and real-time flight tracking.
Vancouver Airport Car Service
YVR sits on Sea Island and handles more than 25 million passengers annually across its domestic and international terminals. For guests heading into the city, downtown Vancouver is about 20 to 40 minutes by road depending on traffic on the Arthur Laing Bridge or Oak Street Bridge corridors.
Beyond Vancouver itself, we serve destinations throughout the Lower Mainland including Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, and Langley. For mountain travelers, we also provide private car and van service to Whistler via the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99) — approximately 130 kilometres and a 2 to 2.5-hour drive, one of the most scenic rides in British Columbia.
Upfront Pricing
Your fare to downtown Vancouver, Richmond, or Whistler is set before you book. We never add surge pricing, no matter when you fly.
Available 24/7
Need an early flight or a late-night landing covered in Vancouver? YVR pickups run any time, day or night.
Global Service
Add your other city's rides to the same booking as your YVR transfers, so both ends of your trip are covered.
Safety First
Every YVR driver is background-checked and every vehicle inspected, with live flight tracking on every sedan, SUV, or van ride.
Schedule Your Private Vancouver Airport Car Service Today!
Advanced reservations are required. Book now to confirm your ride and ensure availability.
Popular Routes from Vancouver Airport (YVR)
YVR sits in Richmond, about 13 km south of downtown Vancouver, with most trips running along the Arthur Laing Bridge or Oak Street Bridge corridors.
- YVR to Downtown Vancouver (20–40 minutes)
- YVR to Richmond City Centre (10–15 minutes)
- YVR to Burnaby (25–40 minutes)
- YVR to Surrey (30–45 minutes)
- YVR to Langley (35–50 minutes)
- YVR to Whistler (2–2.5 hours via Sea-to-Sky Highway)
Travel times vary based on traffic, time of day, and exact pickup or drop-off location. Booking your Vancouver airport transportation in advance helps ensure your ride is ready when you land.
Where to Meet Your Driver at YVR
Your driver will meet you curbside outside the terminal. You’ll receive a text with specific vehicle details and pickup instructions once you land. Domestic and international arrivals process in separate areas, so your confirmation will include instructions specific to your terminal.
Frequently Asked Rider Questions
No — GO Airport Shuttle offers private car service at YVR only. Choose a sedan, SUV, private van, or executive van depending on your group size and destination.
Yes. We provide private car and van service from YVR to Whistler via the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99), approximately 2 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Book in advance, especially during peak ski season when demand is higher.
Your driver will meet you curbside outside your terminal. You’ll receive a text with your driver’s specific vehicle details once you land, along with instructions in your confirmation email.
Yes. Executive vans seating up to 16 passengers are available for larger groups, corporate travel, or anyone needing extra space for luggage.