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Bus from Vancouver to Golden: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Vancouver to Golden. Traveling by bus from Vancouver to Golden usually takes around 10 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 10 hours,

Distance305 mi (491 km)
Shortest duration10h 0m
Cheapest price€87.01
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceRider Express
Bus lines1

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What bus companies travel from Vancouver to Golden?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Vancouver to Golden. 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.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Rider Express210h 9m€89.07
  • Rider Express is a bus company with services across several provinces in Canada with daily stops at major cities like Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Rider Express is known for their friendly customer service, the cleanliness of vehicles, and the onboard WiFi.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Vancouver to Golden

The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 305 miles from Vancouver to Golden. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours. 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 Golden. 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 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00am. To see the times for all buses from Vancouver to Golden, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Vancouver to Golden. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.

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 Vancouver?

Main departure station: Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

Most buses depart from the main station in Vancouver.

All bus stations in Vancouver:

  • Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

Where does the bus arrive in Golden?

Main arrival station: Husky/Esso at 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy

All buses from Vancouver arrive at one main station in Golden.

All bus stations in Golden:

  • Husky/Esso at 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy

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