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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Golden to Vancouver. Traveling by bus from Golden to Vancouver usually takes around 9 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 305 mi (491 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $141.57 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Rider Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Golden to Vancouver?
$143.17 is the average price of a bus ticket from Golden to Vancouver. Bus tickets on this route can be more expensive due to the length of the trip. However, taking the bus can still be a good alternative to flying. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from Golden to Vancouver?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Golden to Vancouver. Rider Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Express | 1 | 9h 42m | $143.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 491 kilometers from Golden to Vancouver. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Golden to Vancouver for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week."
There is usually only one bus per day from Golden to Vancouver. It leaves the station in Golden at 12:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Vancouver
Vancouver is a trendy diverse city in British Columbia, known for its eclectic shopping, fresh seafood, and unique scenic setting between snow-capped mountains and urban beaches. Vancouver is sometimes called "Hollywood North" due to the amount of movies and TV shows filmed in the area. If you're lucky, you may even stumble upon a movie set as you're walking around town!
If you're looking for the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, cobblestoned Gastown is the perfect neighborhood to explore. Biking around the gorgeous Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is rivaled only by hiking and skiing on nearby Grouse Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city on clear days.
Vancouver International Airport is conveniently close to downtown, and also one of the biggest gateways for international travel on the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver, it's easy to travel into the U.S. to Seattle by bus or train, or to other B.C. destinations like Kamloops and Kelowna to experience more of the province's natural beauty.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Golden?
Main departure station: 1050 Trans Canada Hwy
Most buses depart from the main station in Golden.
All bus stations in Golden:
1050 Trans Canada Hwy
Where does the bus arrive in Vancouver?
Main arrival station: Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
All buses from Golden arrive at one main station in Vancouver.
Bus stations in Vancouver:
Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
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