Directions & Maps
The campus is easily accessible by car and is a major public transportation hub. Buses that run to campus include the #4, #7, #9, #17, #25, #41, #44, #84, #480, and #99. Schedules and trip planning are available on the Translink website.
From Vancouver International Airport to Conference Venue (Forest Sciences Centre, 2424 Main Mall, UBC)
| Transportation | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi * | Approx. 35 min | $35-45 on average |
| Public Bus ** Bus #424, #98, and #99 West (2 transfers) | Approx. 65-70 min (including 15-20 min walking time from bus loop to conference venue) | $2.50 (weekends), $3.75 (weekdays) |
From Vancouver International Airport to Sheraton Van Wall Centre (1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver)
| Transportation | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi * | Approx. 20 min | $30-40 on average |
| Public Bus ** Bus #424 & #98 (2 transfers) | Approx. 40 min (including 10 min walking time) | $2.50 (weekends), $3.75 (weekdays) |
From Vancouver International Airport to Holiday Inn (711 West Broadway, Vancouver)
| Transportation | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi * | Approx. 30 min | $30-40 on average |
| Public Bus ** Bus #424, #98, and #99 East (2 transfers) | Approx. 45 min (including 5-10 min walking time) | $2.50 (weekends), $3.75 (weekdays) |
From Vancouver International Airport to UBC West Coast Suite (5961 Student Union Boulevard, UBC)
| Transportation | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi * | Approx. 35 min | $35-45 on average |
| Public Bus ** Bus #424, #98, and #99 West (2 transfers) | Approx. 45 min (including 5 min walking time) | $2.50 (weekends), $3.75 (weekdays) |
From Sheraton Van Wall Centre to Conference venue (Forest Sciences Centre, 2424 Main Mall, UBC)
| Transportation | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi * | Approx. 20 min | $35-45 on average |
| Public Bus ** Bus #04, #17, #44 (weekdays) Bus #04, #17 (weekends) | Approx. 50 min (including 15-20 min walking time from bus loop to conference venue) | $2.50 |
From Holiday Inn to Conference venue (Forest Sciences Centre, 2424 Main Mall, UBC)
| Transportation | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi * | Approx. 15 min | $20-30 on average |
| Public Bus ** Bus #99, #84 | Approx. 50 min (including 15-20 min walking time from bus loop to conference venue) | $2.50 |
From UBC West Coast Suite to Conference venue (Forest Sciences Centre, 2424 Main Mall, UBC)
| Transportation | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Walk | Approx. 15-20 min | $0 |
* Some taxis available in Vancouver are listed, as follows.
- Black Top Cabs 604-731-1111
- MacLure's Cabs 604-731-9211
- Vancouver taxi 604-255-5111
- Yellow Cabs 604-681-1111
** If you choose to use public buses, give yourself approximately 15-20 min to walk from UBC North Bus Loop to Forest Sciences Centre. Forest Sciences Centre is located at 2424 Main Mall (the corner of Agronomy Road and Main Mall, UBC.
For more assistance or information regarding public buses, go to www.translink.ca or phone Transit Information at 604-953-3333. For transportation from Vancouver International Airport to other accommodations in Vancouver Downtown, you may choose to use the airport bus service, called Vancouver Airporter. This is available 7 days a week for $22/adult (round trip) or $14/adult (1 way). Time for picking up passengers will vary by terminal. For more details, please visit www.yvrairporter.com.
