There are not many options when it comes to modes of transportation from Vancouver to Whistler. Really there is only one way which proves that the BC government is shortsighted in planning for the 2010 Olympics because it is by automobile, bus or car. That is another topic I can go on about but this is about how to get to Whistler in the most cost effective way.
You could rent a car but with the cost of fuel and fact that once in Whistler you will not need your car because almost everything is accessible by foot. Whistler is a pedestrian friendly town since the main village is pedestrian only traffic.
The second way to get to Whistler from Vancouver is by bus. There are a couple buses companies that pick up passengers at various locations. So depending on where your origin in Vancouver is the following is a breakdown of what bus to take based on the lowest cost round trip for one adult. Note that prices are subject so please refer to the company’s website for more details and schedules.
From Vancouver Airport
Greyhound - $85.60 plus taxi to downtown bus station and back to airport $100 (8 departures daily to Whistler)
Perimeter - $126 (has a pick location at Vancouver Airport with 11 daily departures to Whistler)
Pacific Coach Lines – $102.90 (has a pick location at Vancouver Airport with 12 daily departures to Whistler)
SnowBus - $74.95 (has a pick location at Vancouver Airport but only 2 to 3 daily departures)
From Downtown Vancouver
Greyhound - $85.60 (8 departures daily to Whistler)
Perimeter - $126 (has several hotel pick up locations with 11 departures daily to Whistler)
Pacific Coach Lines – $102.90 (has several hotel pick up locations with 12 departures daily to Whistler)
SnowBus – $42.92 (has a couple downtown pick up locations but 2 to 3 daily departures)
Alot of information, I know, but here is a summary.
If you are coming from Vancouver Airport with 4 to 5 friends then taxi it to the downtown bus terminal and take the Greyhound. Else if you are alone just take the Pacific Coach Lines bus. Just to note that the Pacific Coach Lines and Perimeter bus are more luxurious, so if you want to ride in comfort either of those will do.
If you are already downtown Vancouver just take the Greyhound. I can see that SnowBus is cheaper but they only run a couple of runs up to Whistler, the Greyhound has a better schedule with more choices even when coming back to the city. Also when taking the greyhound make sure that you are at the terminal at least 45 mins to 1 hour before the scheduled departure time because these bus get packed in the winter.
Hope this helps.
You could rent a car but with the cost of fuel and fact that once in Whistler you will not need your car because almost everything is accessible by foot. Whistler is a pedestrian friendly town since the main village is pedestrian only traffic.
The second way to get to Whistler from Vancouver is by bus. There are a couple buses companies that pick up passengers at various locations. So depending on where your origin in Vancouver is the following is a breakdown of what bus to take based on the lowest cost round trip for one adult. Note that prices are subject so please refer to the company’s website for more details and schedules.
From Vancouver Airport
Greyhound - $85.60 plus taxi to downtown bus station and back to airport $100 (8 departures daily to Whistler)
Perimeter - $126 (has a pick location at Vancouver Airport with 11 daily departures to Whistler)
Pacific Coach Lines – $102.90 (has a pick location at Vancouver Airport with 12 daily departures to Whistler)
SnowBus - $74.95 (has a pick location at Vancouver Airport but only 2 to 3 daily departures)
From Downtown Vancouver
Greyhound - $85.60 (8 departures daily to Whistler)
Perimeter - $126 (has several hotel pick up locations with 11 departures daily to Whistler)
Pacific Coach Lines – $102.90 (has several hotel pick up locations with 12 departures daily to Whistler)
SnowBus – $42.92 (has a couple downtown pick up locations but 2 to 3 daily departures)
Alot of information, I know, but here is a summary.
If you are coming from Vancouver Airport with 4 to 5 friends then taxi it to the downtown bus terminal and take the Greyhound. Else if you are alone just take the Pacific Coach Lines bus. Just to note that the Pacific Coach Lines and Perimeter bus are more luxurious, so if you want to ride in comfort either of those will do.
If you are already downtown Vancouver just take the Greyhound. I can see that SnowBus is cheaper but they only run a couple of runs up to Whistler, the Greyhound has a better schedule with more choices even when coming back to the city. Also when taking the greyhound make sure that you are at the terminal at least 45 mins to 1 hour before the scheduled departure time because these bus get packed in the winter.
Hope this helps.
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