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Bus from Whistler to Vancouver: Journey Information

There are 18 intercity buses per day from Whistler to Vancouver. Traveling by bus from Whistler to Vancouver usually takes around one hour and 56 minutes, but the fastest SkyLynx bus can make the trip in just one hour and 50 minutes.

Distance58 mi (93 km)
Shortest duration1h 50m
Cheapest price$23.19
Trips per day18
Most frequent serviceSkyLynx
Bus lines1

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How much is a bus ticket from Whistler to Vancouver?

Bus tickets for a trip from Whistler to Vancouver cost $23.22 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. 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 Whistler to Vancouver by travel date

$45$30$15JanFeb

If you're planning to travel by bus from Whistler to Vancouver in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $35 to $39. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on February 9, 2025.

If you’re looking to travel to Vancouver this week, bus tickets are available starting at $37.

Prices as travel date approaches

$50$40$30$20$103020100

The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 20 days in advance to save $5.46 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.

What bus companies travel from Whistler to Vancouver?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Whistler to Vancouver. SkyLynx connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
SkyLynx181h 57m$26.29
  • Book SkyLynx from Whistler to Vancouver from $23. There are 18 trips per day offered by SkyLynx from Whistler to Vancouver and you can expect on average to pay for a SkyLynx ticket to Vancouver. In Whistler, SkyLynx departs to Vancouver from Whistler Legends Hotel and one other station. In Vancouver, SkyLynx arrives at Hyatt Regency and one other station.

    An average trip on SkyLynx from Whistler to Vancouver takes 1 hours and 57 minutes , while the fastest available SkyLynx trip will get you to Vancouver in 1 hours and 50 minutes .

    On weekends, SkyLynx offers 22 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Vancouver.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Whistler to Vancouver

The bus takes an average of one hour and 56 minutes to cover the 58 miles from Whistler to Vancouver. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 50 minutes. 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.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Vancouver at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Whistler to Vancouver, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 18 scheduled buses that travel from Whistler to Vancouver 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 Whistler to Vancouver without transferring.

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 Whistler?

Main departure station: 4230 Gateway Dr

Whistler has two bus stations with service to Vancouver.

All bus stations in Whistler:

  • 4230 Gateway Dr

  • Whistler Legends Hotel

Where does the bus arrive in Vancouver?

Main arrival station: Hyatt Regency

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Vancouver.

All bus stations in Vancouver:

  • Hyatt Regency

  • Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

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