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Bus from Golden to Vancouver: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day 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 8 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 305 mi (491 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 45m |
| Cheapest price | €90.34 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Rider Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Golden to Vancouver?
Bus tickets for a trip from Golden to Vancouver cost €90.66 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Golden to Vancouver by month
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 one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Express | 2 | 9h 42m | €91.20 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Golden to Vancouver
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 305 miles from Golden to Vancouver. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 45 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Vancouver. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Golden to Vancouver, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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: Husky/Esso at 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy
Most buses depart from the main station in Golden.
All bus stations in Golden:
Husky/Esso at 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.
All bus stations in Vancouver:
Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
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