YVR to Best Western on Drake...

[joey shoes]

What's the best way to get there? I'm traveling with older folks who are not keen on walking too far - does that rule out the Canada Line? Is the airporter bus still around, or am I going to have to travel via cab/limo (there are 6 of us)? Any suggestions would be helpful

[smslms]

The airporter stopped service last Fall. Try this link for car service -- www.timelimo.com I don't think their rates are too bad and you avoid all the hassels. :)

[Putterdude]

Your station for the Canada Line will be the Yaletown-Roundhouse station and that will but you about 5 blocks from the Best Western-Downtown. The Airporter did cease operation when the Canada Line came along last fall. If you can't handle the 5 blocks then you may want to consider a couple of cabs...the cost will run about $35 per cab. You could take the Canada Line to Waterfront Station then take a couple of cabs...your cost then would be about $10/$12 per cab. It really comes down to how much you want to be handling your luggage.

[Urban trekker]

A disadvantage of getting off the Canada Line at Yaletown is that it is an uphill walk to your hotel - however if you stay on and get off at Vancouver City Center station - it is pretty well level to the hotel and one one block longer.

 

Hope this helps

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Atomica]

I'd honestly take a cab or a car service. You won't want to haul luggage the distance between the stations and your hotel, and swtiching from public transit to a cab for six blocks seems a little pointless. Better just to catch a cab and have it taken care of in one trip.

[Urban trekker]

'You won't want to haul luggage the distance between the stations and your hotel'

 

If that is the case why am I seeing more and more people doing just that - walking along the streets of the downtown rolling there luggage with them.

 

To the OP - hope you enjoy your stay in Vancouver and when at the Best Western drop in an enjoy a meal at the White Spot - you never know you might just see me there having my weekly legendary burger and fries.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Atomica]

'You won't want to haul luggage the distance between the stations and your hotel'

 

If that is the case why am I seeing more and more people doing just that - walking along the streets of the downtown rolling there luggage with them.

 

 

True enough - I just passed a large group of people in Gastown doing the same thing.

 

But the OP said they're not keen on walking too far - and probably less keen to do it with luggage!

[joey shoes]

Thanks to all for the great advice.

 

I'm traveling with 4 seniors - 2 of which have had fairly major surgery in the last month, a third with emphysema, and a 4th with a general disdain for anything bordering on physical activity. In all honesty, I'll be lucky if we don't have to get a cart for them at the airport, much less drag bags 5 blocks. :)

 

Based on all the input provided, it sounds like we'd be best off to just bite the bullet and get a couple of cabs or a limo from the airport.

 

Thank you all for your replies - this board and your input is invaluable!

 

Urban trekker - we will likely end up at the White Spot - I'll make sure and try that burger and fries!

[Putterdude]

I will just chime in here and say that the Canada Line is not a situation of "one size fits all". If you have a lot of luggage, are some distance from a station to hotel, are elderly, have mobiltiy issue (hey Ut, I am starting to sound like Jim Robson) then maybe the line is not for you. However, it is a great asset for the city and one we very much needed...glad it is here.

[Dan G]

I took Canada Line to Waterfront last week just to try it as I was staying at the Westin Bayshore. I paid $7.50 plus $9 with tip to Bayshore so with 6 people you'll end up paying almost as much as two cabs or a limo. I have used

 

http://www.starlimousine.com/

 

in Vancouver and they are super reliable. I'd suggest them. Hope the link is right or google them.

[Putterdude]

Probably the best limo service to use is Areocar who are the official licensed limo service of the airport... they have a contracted rate with YVR so you know what your rate is up front. However, this is the walk up rate...if you make a reservation then they are free to charge more. That said they have lots of cars available 24/7 so a reservation is not necessary. link

[smslms]

Just wanted to get the last word in.:rolleyes:

[Urban trekker]

Amen to that!!!