Travel Vancouver to Whistler
Enjoy the journey from Vancouver to Whistler, it’s half the fun …
The trip from Vancouver by car, bus, train, or boat/bus/train combination samples some of British Columbia’s most breathtaking coastal and mountain scenery. Along the way, you can stop at the spectacular Shannon Falls near Squamish, the BC Museum of Mining in Britannia Beach, or the bald eagle nesting grounds in Brackendale.
A great way to get to Whistler and get the most out of your journey is to take a sightseeing tour from Vancouver to Whistler. You can reserve your Vancouver to Whistler Sightseeing Bus Tour now to secure your seats. Seats are limited and can fill fast.
For more information about tours from Vancouver to Whistler visit our Vancouver Sightseeing page.
By Car
Follow Georgia Street heading west (Hwy 99) through Stanley Park (the Causeway) across the Lions Gate Bridge. As the city splits into North and West Vancouver you want to follow the signs to enter West Vancouver; you will then be on Marine Drive. The 1st intersection you come to will be Marine Drive and Taylor Way. Stay in the right lane and turn right up Taylor Way towards the mountains. You will pass 2 sets of lights on Taylor Way. At the 3rd set of lights, turn left to travel west on Hwy 1, the Trans-Canada Highway, connect to Highway 99 and continue for approximately 1.5 hours before arriving in Whistler Village.
By Bus
Greyhound Coach Lines and Maverick Coach Lines Pick-up location is at the Central Station bus terminal and various stops along Georgia Street. To get to Central Station, take the SkyTrain to the Main Street stop. You can see the Central Station from the SkyTrain platform. There are 6 buses per day. Reservations not required. 604.482.8747.
Perimeter Coach Lines The main pick-up location is at the Vancouver International Airport. There are pick-ups at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and Pan Pacific Hotel. Shuttle service is provided if you are not a guest of the hotel. There are 8 buses per day with extra buses for weekends. Reservations required. 604.266.5386
By Rail
Rocky Montaineer offers a world-renowned luxury train journey between Vancouver, Whistler, and Jasper.
Witness true wilderness. Explore the mountain mecca of Whistler. See hidden lakes and canyons few others get to see. Relax in comfort as you move through seemingly impassable terrain by the Rocky Mountaineer train. Revel in the history of the gold rush. Marvel at Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak.
For more information about Rocky Mountaineer’s luxury train service to Whistler and beyond, visit their Whistler, and Jasper page.