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YVR → BC Place via Canada Line. Compass Card. TransLink not raising fares, adding 600 bus trips/day for the tournament.

Last updated · Sources: TransLink · YVR

Vancouver has the cleanest airport-to-stadium story of the Canadian host cities: one SkyTrain line (the Canada Line) runs directly from YVR to downtown. Pick up a Compass Card at YVR and tap your way through. TransLink confirmed: no fare hike for the tournament, plus 600 extra bus trips per day.

Para el aficionado común que aterriza en YVR: el SkyTrain Canada Line sale del aeropuerto y va directo al centro de Vancouver, donde está BC Place. Compra una tarjeta Compass al llegar (en YVR mismo o en cualquier estación de SkyTrain) y se acabó el problema del transporte. TransLink no sube las tarifas para el Mundial y suma ~600 viajes de autobús extra por día.

The cheat sheetLa guía rápida

One card. One direct line from the airport. Two SkyTrain options to BC Place.

Vancouver transit — YVR → downtown → BC PlaceTransporte Vancouver — YVR → centro → BC Place

RouteRutaApp / cardApp / tarjetaHow to payCómo pagarFare (CAD)Tarifa (CAD)Time (min)Tiempo (min)NotesNotas
Canada Line: YVR → downtown
SkyTrain direct from YVR-Airport Station
Compass Card · ContactlessTap Compass at the gate. Contactless on most readers.~25–30 YVR AddFare applies on trips originating at YVR-Airport (one-time supplement)
Expo Line: downtown → Stadium-Chinatown
Walk to BC Place
Compass Card · ContactlessTap Compass.~5–10Closest SkyTrain stop to BC Place
Compass Card purchase
SkyTrain stations · SeaBus · YVR · ferries · retailers
Compass CardBuy on arrival and load Stored Value or a pass.Same card across SkyTrain, bus, SeaBus, partner ferries
Tournament service surgeStandard fare; no tournament uplift.No fare increaseTournament window~600 extra bus trips per day
Source-of-truth: TransLink's "Taking Transit to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Vancouver" guide and YVR's public transportation page. Last verified 2026-05-28.
Primary sources · Fuentes primarias

Common questionsPreguntas comunes

Five things a common fan asks before riding into BC Place.

How do I get from YVR to downtown Vancouver?¿Cómo llego de YVR al centro de Vancouver?

Take the Canada Line SkyTrain from YVR-Airport Station directly to downtown. No transfer needed. The Canada Line and the Expo Line both connect to stations near BC Place.

Toma el SkyTrain Canada Line desde la estación YVR-Airport directo al centro. Sin transbordo. La Canada Line y la Expo Line conectan con estaciones cerca de BC Place.

Are fares going up for the tournament?¿Suben las tarifas para el Mundial?

No. TransLink confirmed it is not raising fares for the tournament. Plus they're adding ~600 extra bus trips per day during the window.

No. TransLink confirmó que no sube las tarifas para el torneo. Además agregan ~600 viajes de autobús adicionales por día durante el periodo del Mundial.

What card do I need for transit in Vancouver?¿Qué tarjeta necesito en Vancouver?

The Compass Card. Reloadable with stored value or prepaid passes. Sold at SkyTrain stations, SeaBus terminals, ferry terminals, YVR Airport, and select retailers.

La Compass Card. Recargable con saldo o pases prepagados. Se vende en estaciones SkyTrain, terminales SeaBus, ferries, en YVR mismo, y en comercios seleccionados.

How do I get to BC Place?¿Cómo llego a BC Place?

Expo Line SkyTrain to Stadium-Chinatown, or Canada Line to Yaletown-Roundhouse — BC Place is a short walk from either.

SkyTrain Expo Line hasta Stadium-Chinatown, o Canada Line hasta Yaletown-Roundhouse — BC Place queda a poca distancia caminando de cualquiera de las dos.

Does the Canada Line really go from the airport to downtown?¿La Canada Line realmente va del aeropuerto al centro?

Yes — it's Vancouver's airport rail link. Connects downtown to YVR and Richmond. No transfer required from YVR to downtown.

Sí — es el tren del aeropuerto de Vancouver. Conecta el centro con YVR y la ciudad de Richmond. Sin transbordo entre YVR y el centro.