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Vancouver to Richmond Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Vancouver to Richmond?
There are usually 1 daily train trips from Vancouver to Richmond.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceUS$18.74 | Avg. PriceUS$104.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips4 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration1h 0m | Duration9h 15m |
Bus from Vancouver to Richmond: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Vancouver to Richmond. Traveling by bus from Vancouver to Richmond usually takes around one hour, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 8 mi (13 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 0m |
| Cheapest price | US$18.73 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | SkyLynx |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Vancouver to Richmond?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Vancouver to Richmond. SkyLynx connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyLynx | 5 | 1h 0m | US$18.73 |
Book SkyLynx from Vancouver to Richmond from US$19. There are 5 SkyLynx schedules from Vancouver to Richmond and you can expect on average to pay for a SkyLynx ticket to Richmond. In Vancouver, SkyLynx departs to Richmond from Hyatt Regency and no other station. In Richmond, SkyLynx arrives at Vancouver Airport and no other station.
An average trip on SkyLynx from Vancouver to Richmond takes 1 hours and 0 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Vancouver to Richmond
The bus takes an average of one hour to cover the 13 kilometers from Vancouver to Richmond. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Vancouver to Richmond, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Vancouver to Richmond every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Vancouver to Richmond without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Vancouver, BC to Richmond, BC; ticket prices start at US$143.00.
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.
Richmond
Richmond’s rich culture is a product of its coastal geography and multiethnic make-up. Visit Steveston, one of Richmond's iconic fishing villages that's also home to two National Historic Sites, to take in the city's long-standing marine history while enjoying stunning seaside vistas. Nature lovers can get out onto the water to spy on orcas or venture inland to watch the dozens of migratory bird species that touch down in town from winter to spring.
Popular heritage sites with no admission fee include the International Buddhist Temple, Richmond Museum, and Richmond Art Museum, offering visitors a great way to explore local culture on a shoestring budget. Known for its Chinese influences, Richmond offers some of the most authentic Chinese food found on this side of the Pacific in the Golden Village or along the Dumpling Trail. The Richmond Night Market also serves up a mouth-watering selection of street food hailing from all corners of the Asian continent.
Richmond is not far from Vancouver International Airport, which provides flights across North America and is also home to an award-winning gallery of indigenous artworks. Bus and rail networks serve the region while regular ferries run to Victoria through the scenic Strait of Georgia.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Vancouver?
Main departure station: Hyatt Regency
Most buses depart from the main station in Vancouver.
All bus stations in Vancouver:
Hyatt Regency
Where does the bus arrive in Richmond?
Main arrival station: Vancouver Airport
All buses from Vancouver arrive at one main station in Richmond.
Bus stations in Richmond:
Vancouver Airport
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