Abbotsford International Airport offers a viable alternative to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for travellers looking for cheap flights from the Lower Mainland.
Popular options including direct routes to Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, and other routes often cost significantly less from the smaller Fraser Valley airport.
Metro Vancouverites who don't own cars or drive may avoid looking at flights from the Fraser Valley airport as they view it as inconvenient. However, you can get to the terminal in many ways without driving.
Have a look at the various ways you can get to the Abbotsford airport from around Metro Vancouver.
Arriving and departing from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The Valley Airporter Shuttle provides service to and from the Abbotsford airport to anywhere within a 120-kilometre radius, including locations in Downtown Vancouver.
The Abbotsford Airport Shuttle through Ace Charters offers transportation between the airport and King George Station in Surrey as well as the Gloucester Business Centre in Langley.
Driverseat Abbotsford also offers airport service to and from YXX, YVR, Bellingham International Airport (BLI), and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Ebus
Ebus offers daily scheduled service between the airport and various cities in B.C., including Vancouver and Surrey. Customized group charter services are also available. Prices start at under $50 one-way.
Ebus features include the following
- Free WIFI
- Power outlets at select seats
- Extra leg room
- Priority seating for seniors and disabled passengers
Taxi services
Abbotsford Taxi also provides door-to-door taxi service between the YXX and various points in the Lower Mainland. Call 604-855-1111 for service.
Aldergrove Langley Taxi provides another taxi between the YXX Terminal and numerous places across southwestern B.C. Call 604-530-4444 or 604-856-3233 to make a reservation.
Limousine service
Travellers looking to ride in a posh vehicle from the airport can use Central Valley Limousine and Taxi's door-to-door service between the airport and various points in the Lower Mainland.
Poparide
Poparide is an independently operated intercity carpooling platform that provides service to several cities across the Lower Mainland, including the YXX terminal. Locals can catch a ride with people heading to the airport; travellers driving to the airport can carpool to cover their gas and parking costs and help others.
Public transportation
The West Coast Express is a rail service providing scheduled peak morning and afternoon between the Abbotsford Metro area (Mission City Station) and Haney, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Vancouver (Waterfront Station). It's roughly a 25-minute taxi between the airport and Mission City Station.
Renting a car
Travellers may also prefer to rent a car.
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