Seattle to Vancouver Flight Tickets
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About Seattle - Vancouver Flights
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Seattle has 2 airports, while Vancouver has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Cheaper tickets are usually available on weekdays and with early bookings.
Seattle and Vancouver - Airport Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train (Link Light Rail – 1 Line): The 1 Line of the Link light rail, the most practical public transportation option from the city center to the airport, departs from stations like Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square, and International District/Chinatown and goes directly to SeaTac/Airport Station. The train journey from Downtown Seattle to SEA usually takes 35–40 minutes. During the day, trains generally run every 8–15 minutes and start services around 05:00 AM.
Bus (Downtown transfer bus + Link): There is no direct city bus from Downtown Seattle to the SEA terminal. Instead, you need to go to transfer points with King County Metro buses and then switch to the Link light rail. The total travel time varies between 45–60 minutes, depending on transfer wait times.
Shuttle: Regular shuttle services are available from the city center to the airport. These services typically depart from hotel fronts and provide direct transportation to SEA. The travel time usually ranges between 30-50 minutes.
Taxi: It is possible to reach the airport by taxi from Downtown Seattle. This service generally takes 30-40 minutes, and taxis operate 24 hours a day.
Uber/Bolt: Private car hire services like Uber and Bolt offer transportation options from the city center to the airport. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
From Airport to City Center
Metro/Train (SkyTrain Canada Line – MAIN OPTION)
The SkyTrain Canada Line departs from the “YVR–Airport Station” directly connected to the terminal at YVR Airport and provides access to Waterfront Station in the city center. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes from YVR–Airport to Waterfront. During the day, services run approximately every 6–7 minutes during peak hours and every 10–12 minutes during quieter times. The line's operating hours are likely between around 5:00 AM and 1:00 AM; the last trains at night may be slightly earlier/later.
Bus (Richmond / South Vancouver connections)
There is no direct city bus from the airport to Downtown, but you can use several bus lines as an alternative or complement to the Canada Line. Lines such as 403, 410, 601, 620 departing from around “Bridgeport Station” head towards Richmond and Tsawwassen, while lines like 15, 100 continue to the South Vancouver area. Regional journeys with these buses generally take between 15–40 minutes. Most lines operate approximately every 10–15 minutes during the day and every 20–30 minutes in the evening and on weekends. Operating hours are generally between about 5:30 AM and 12:30 AM; some suburban lines may end earlier.
Private Shuttle Services (Hotel / Tour Shuttles)
Hotel shuttle services are available from YVR to some major hotels in downtown Vancouver or the cruise terminal. These private shuttles offer a comfortable transportation option between the hotel and the airport. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions and generally range between 25–40 minutes.
Taxi
Taxi services are available at the airport. Travel to the city center takes approximately 20–30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Taxis can be obtained from taxi stands located at the airport exits.
Uber/Bolt
YVR Airport supports ridesharing services like Uber and Bolt. Travel time to the city center is approximately 20–30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Passengers can easily request a ride by creating a request through the app.
Car Rental
There are many international car rental companies at the airport. Renting a car makes your trips in the city more flexible. You can complete your rental transactions at the offices within the airport.