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Whistler Getting There
Transfer time from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around two and a half hours by road - or 4.5 hours from Seattle. The route follows Highway 99 North—known as the “Sea to Sky Highway” for its panoramic views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, as it curves northward from Horseshoe Bay to Whistler. Flying times from overseas to Vancouver are just under 10 hours from Europe (London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt) and 8–12 hours from the Far East (Hong Kong and Japan).
There is no rail connection (though one will open for the 2010 Winter Olympics), but other options include a regular scheduled bus service and limo hire.
How far from Vancouver and Seattle airports to Whistler?
Vancouver International Airport - 115 km / 70 miles
Seattle Airport (USA) - 340 km / 215 miles.
Getting to Whistler-Blackcomb by car
Vancouver International Airport - Whistler Highway 99 via Squamish - Whistler / Blackcomb.
Check latest road conditions Sea to Sky highway reports
Route Planner viaMichelin
Getting to Whistler by Train
The new Whistler Mountaineer train offers a scenic 3 hour journey from Vancouver in comfort and style. Although more expensive than by car or bus, the views along the ocean fronts, canyons and valleys are not to be missed. Tickets start at $110 CAD for adult one-way.
Vancouver airport transfer to Whistler by express bus
Perimeters Whistler Express runs a daily scheduled shuttle service between Vancouver International Airport and Whistler, with several pick-up and drop-off points at Vancouver hotels and Whistler hotels (by reservation). Private charters are also available for up to 55 people.
Perimeters Whistler Express
Phone: +1 877 317 7788
E-mail: res@perimeterbus.com
Web: www.perimeterbus.com
Getting to Whistler from Vancouver by bus
From Richmond, West Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, Snowbus run regular services during the winter. Greyhound Canada runs multiple buses daily to Whistler from Pacific Central Station in Vancouver.
Snowbus
Phone: +1 604 685 7669
E-mail: Info@Snowbus.ca
Web: www.snowbus.com
Grey Hound Canada
Phone: +1 800 661 8747
Web: www.greyhound.ca
Whistler Taxi Services
Whistler Taxi serves Whistler and the surrounding area, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and fat rate fares are available to Vancouver airport.
Whistler Taxi
Phone: + 1 604.932.3333
Email: admin@whistlertaxi.com
Web: www.whistlertaxi.com
Whistler Limousine Services
Hire a limo to take you there in luxury - from as few as 3 to as many as 21 passengers.
Pearl International Limousine Service
Phone + 1 877.977.3275 (toll free) / + 1 604.732.7897
Email: pearllimo@telus.net
Web: www.pearllimousine.com
Star Limousine
Phone + 1-800-803-9222 (toll free) / + (604) 685-5600
Email: reservations@starlimousine.com
Web: www.starlimousine.com
