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Popular Airport

Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1900 Km

Cheapest San Diego to Vancouver Flight Tickets

United Airlines
15 Jan, Wed
07:30 PM
San Diego - Vancouver
Non-stop
3h 16m
SAN-YVR
4.234 TL
United Airlines
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Transportation to Airport from San Diego City Center

Brown Field Municipal Airport

San Diego International Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. It is only 10 minutes away from the city. There are many options for airport transportation. If you want to take advantage of these options, you can benefit from shuttle services, taxi or metro-bus.

Taxi

Taxi is one of the most commonly preferred means of transport in airport transfer. You can easily reach wherever you want, be it your hotel or anywhere in the city center. The taxi fare is usually low for the near neighborhoods. Please note that you also need to pay 15% tip of the total cost.

Metro-Bus

You can reach the airport without any problems by getting on the metro-bus, The Flyer, which departs from certain stations in the city center. The metro-bus vehicles have enough room for your luggage, so you can comfortably place your luggage in these vehicles. Metro-bus transportation is both cheap and easy.

Airport Shuttle Services

Another transportation system among the airport services is the shuttle service. The airport shuttles run between the airport and the city center. You can prefer shuttle service if you want to get around the transportation issue comfortably.

Your car

Another option you can prefer is to drive your car to the airport. The airport is located on the I-5 motorway. You can also drive through the State Road 163, I-8 and I-15 motorways by following the airport sign. You can park your car at the airport parking area. Parking fees vary hourly, daily and monthly.

Airport Information

There are many facilities at San Diego International Airport where you can enjoy your time. You can buy gifts for your loved ones at affordable prices from many big and small shopping stores such as Duty Free Americas, Gaslamp MarketPlace and InMotion Entertainment at Terminal 2.

If you want something to eat and drink, you can choose from the options such as Urban Crave, Tommy V’s Pizzeria and Starbucks. If you have enough time for boarding your flight, you can enjoy your time and relaxing at the spa saloon located in the terminal building.


San Diego Intl. Airport

San Diego International Airport is located 5 kilometres from the city centre, which is approximately a 10-minute drive. You can choose a variety of transportation options, including the metrobus and taxi.

Taxi

Taxis are the most commonly used mode of transportation to and from the airport. You can reach your hotel, the city centre, or any other destination comfortably by using a taxi. Taxi fares for travel to nearby neighbourhoods are generally low, however, it is important to keep in mind that taxi drivers receive a tip of up to 15%.

Metrobus

The metrobus, which is commonly referred to as ‘The Flyer’, can take you to the airport from specific bus stations in the city centre. There is also sufficient luggage space available in the metrobus. This is an easy and cheap mode of transportation.  

Shuttle Services

The shuttle service is another mode of transportation for those planning to travel to the airport from the city centre. If you want to get around the problem of transportation in a comfortable way, the shuttle service is an option to consider.   

Private Vehicle

Using your private vehicle is another option. The airport is located along Interstate 5 (I-5). You can drive to the airport by taking the State Route 163 (SR 163), the Interstate 8 (I-8), the I-15, and then by following directions. You can also park your vehicle at the airport’s car park area, but do note that car park fees are charged by the number of hours, days, and months.

Airport Information

There are many ways to spend your time at San Diego International Airport. You can purchase gifts at reasonable prices for those you care about at the Duty Free Americas, Gaslamp MarketPlace, InMotion Entertainment, and other stores inside the Terminal 2 building.

You can consider eating and drinking at the likes of Urban Crave, Tommy V's Pizzeria, and Starbucks. If you have time to spare before your flight, you can take advantage and relax at the spa saloon inside the terminal building.  

Transportation to Vancouver City Center from Airport

Boundary Bay Airport

Taxis, buses and car rental are among the transportation options that can be chosen to go to the city center from Boundary Bay Airport which is 15 kilometers of the city center.

Taxi

You can get to the city center quickly and reliably by taking a taxi belonging to Delta Sunshine Taxi company located at Boundary Bay Airport. These taxis, which will take you to the city center in about 20 minutes, will provide you with a very comfortable travel.

Bus

City buses waiting in front of the terminal building at the airport will be at your service from the moment your plane has landed. You can take these buses and go to the city center in about half an hour. Buses that are more economical options than taxis are ideal for passengers looking for affordable transportation.

Car Rental

Passengers can rent a car from Thrifty, Hertz and Aerocar car rental companies located at Boundary Bay Airport to go to the city center. After selecting the brand and model of the car you will rent, you can either drive on your own or have a car with a driver.


Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport

You can use transportation options such as train, taxi or rental car to get to the city centre from Coal Harbour Airport, which is a place of departure for seaplanes.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the most convenient ways of traveling to city centre from Coal Harbour Airport. You can get to the city center very easily by taking a taxi from the companies at the airport such as Black Top & Checker, MacLure's Cabs, Yellow Cab or Vancouver Taxi.

Bus

You can easily get to the city centre in an affordable way by taking the buses at the airport. These buses, which run frequently, will  allow you to travel to the remote areas on the island, as well as to the city centre.

Train

Trains will allow you to make a fast and affordable journey as well. You can conveniently get to the central station by taking the trains departing from the station at the airport every 15 minutes.

Limousine

If you wish to make a luxurious, comfortable and privileged journey to the city center, you can rent a limousine from the companies at the airport such as Time, Regency, Star or Ritz.

Rent a Car

There are many rent a car companies at the airport. You can make a convenient and independent journey to the city centre by renting a car from these companies. Companies such as Alamo, National, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise and Pacific have car rental offices at the airport.


Vancouver Intl. Airport

In addition to transportation options such as taxi, car rental, limousine rental, bicycle, you can also get to the city center, 12 kilometers from Vancouver Airport, by public transport such as bus and train.

Taxi

You can go to the city center reliably by taking a taxi, which have a wheelchair for disabled, used by trained drivers and equipped with latest technology. You can easily reach every point of the city thanks to taxis that you can get from domestic and international terminals.

Bus

You can choose to go to the city center with city buses departing from Vancouver Airport. Compared to the taxis, the more economical buses will allow you to go to the city center in about 20 minutes. Passengers who want to go to more distanced areas, such as Whistler, Victoria and Duke Point on Vancouver Island, may prefer long-distance buses from domestic and international terminals.

Train

Fast trains can be ideal for passengers who want to make a quick and easy journey. You can reach the trains that will allow you to get to the city center in about 26 minutes from the domestic and international terminal buildings at Vancouver Airport. Trains that leave every 15 minutes will help you quickly get to the city center.

Bicycle

Thanks to the bicycle parks in Vancouver Airport, which have bicycle routes, and the convenience of this area, passengers may consider cycling to the city center. Bicycles, which are being preferred over motor vehicles in order to balance climate conditions, are now being used more and more by passengers.

Limousine Rental

Those who want to have a luxurious, comfortable, fast and safe journey can go to the city center by renting a limousine. By renting one of the licensed limousines of the Aerocar company that runs the service at Vancouver Airport, you can have an extremely pleasant journey to the city center.

Car Rental

You can easily get to the city center with the cars you will rent from the companies such as National, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty at Vancouver Airport. You can start your journey after you have chosen the brand you want. You can rent a car with or without a private driver.

Weather in Vancouver

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FridayMin 9ºC - Max 11ºC
SaturdayMin 6ºC - Max 12ºC
SundayMin 5ºC - Max 8ºC
MondayMin 7ºC - Max 9ºC
TuesdayMin 5ºC - Max 7ºC

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