If you want to get around the city of Vancouver, there are many modes of transportation you can consider. You can travel by land, air or sea. 

So regardless of the origin of your destination, you can definitely find a suitable transportation option in Vancouver. 

SkyTrain 

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The Canada Line SkyTrain is known for its light rail system. It allows commuters to travel from the airport to Vancouver in as short as 26 minutes. 

The reason SkyTrain is one of the most preferred transportation options in Vancouver is because of the convenience, affordability, and speed it offers. The ticket is available to purchase at the airport station. Be sure to purchase it before you board the Skytrain. 

When it comes to payment, Translink has switched from a pay-as-you-go system to Compass Cards. With this card, you'll be able to add money or reload your card so you can get to your desired destination. Keep in mind that you have to add a $6 deposit to activate your Compass Card.

You can purchase the card by phone, online and at all Skytrain Stations, SeaBus or West Coast Express Vending Machines. 

Once you enter the bus or any Skytrain, be sure to tap in and out when you reach the SkyTrain stations. 

Bus 

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When it comes to commuting via Vancouver buses, the city has hundreds of buses to offer. Most of the bus stops are also located on downtown street corners and SkyTrain stations so you'll never run out of transportation. 

You can also get bus schedules from your phone. All you need to do is text 33333 and you'll get an SMS with the arrival time of the bus. 

It's also important to note that passengers on a wheelchair can be accommodated in Vancouver's buses as they carry cycle racks and are wheelchair-accessible. The trolleybus fleet is also actively maintained and upgraded. 

Taxis, Uber or Lyft

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Vancouver also offers taxis and ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft. More often than not, if taxis fail to show up for bookings, many passengers consider booking a ride from Lyft or Uber. 

However, you have to keep the transit schedule in mind as these options are not available 24 hours. Check the schedule beforehand so you can prepare. 

There's also a self-drive option with Car2Go and Evo. 

Ferries

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There are three ferry systems you can enjoy in Vancouver and BC Ferries are the biggest and the city's main transportation system. With ferries, you can travel between the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver. 

Bicycle 

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Vancouver has local street bikeways with one and off road bicycle routes. With extensive traffic calming measures, cyclists have peace of mind when commuting by bicycle. 

In 2004, Vancouver also implemented the Downtown Transportation Plan and since then, more bicycle lanes have been added. This transportation plan also aimed to encourage more commuters to use bicycles when traveling to work. 

The city also provides additional bike parking and racks to accommodate more cyclists. The Central Valley Greenway, for instance, offers a 25-kilometer green bicycle corridor that offers a connection that links downtown Vancouver to New Westminster and Burnaby.