Seattle Airport to Vancouver
Travel Time:
Sea-Tac International Airport (Seattle, WA) to Vancouver - 4 hours (approx.)
Distance:
Approx. 230 miles or 370 kilometers
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Directions (via Lions Gate Bridge):
Once in Canada, after going through the Douglas Border crossing, I-5 becomes Highway 99 which travels north into Vancouver. The trip will take you through the Massey Tunnel and over the Oak Street Bridge. Once across the Oak Street Bridge, you will notice that cross streets will all be numbered in descending order from 73rd St. down.
When you reach the 41st Street intersection, turn left and travel west until you see the next major intersection - Granville Street. Turn right on to Granville and head north on Granville, which will lead you over the Granville Street Bridge into downtown Vancouver.
While on the bridge, move over to the far right lane and take the Seymour Street exit. Travel north on Seymour, until you get to Georgia Street, and turn left onto Georgia Street. Georgia Street will take you out of downtown Vancouver, through Stanley Park and over the Lions Gate Bridge.
Once across the bridge, stay to the left, follow the off-ramp around and exit via the Marine Drive West turnoff towards West Vancouver. Once on Marine Drive get in the right-hand lane, as you will be making the first right onto Taylor Way. After traveling up the hill on Taylor Way, turn left onto Highway 1 West towards Horseshoe Bay. Before Horseshoe Bay, take the Squamish - Whistler exit (#0 or 1), onto Hwy. 99 North, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway. Follow the directions to Whistler below.
Vancouver to Whistler Condo Rental
Travel Time:
Vancouver to Whistler - 1.5 to 2 hours (approx.)
Distance:
approx. 125 kilometers or 100 miles
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Directions:
Follow Highway 1 West toward Horseshoe Bay. Before Horseshoe Bay, take the Squamish - Whistler exit (#0 or 1), onto Hwy. 99 North, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway.
Once on Hwy 99 North, past Horseshoe Bay, the trip to Whistler can vary depending on road conditions and traffic. Remain on Hwy 99 North until you reach Whistler.
Take your time as you will pass by several lakes, towns and view points along the way. Two major viewpoints include Black Tusk and Shannon Falls.
Depending on your final destination, you will pass through various Whistler Neighborhoods en-route to Whistler Village. These are marked by large wooden signboards at the neighborhood entrances.
Driving from Vancouver to Whistler, you'll pass them in the following order: Function Junction, Bayshores, Whistler Creek (Creekside), Nordic Estates, Alta Vista, Blueberry Hill, Brio, Whistler Village, Whistler Cay Heights, Whistler Cay, White Gold Estates, Nesters, Spruce Grove, Nicklaus North, Alpine Meadows, and Emerald Estates.
Winter Driving to Whistler
It is recommended that your car is equipped with proper snow/winter tires for the drive from Horseshoe Bay to Whistler. If you have all-season tires, please carry chains and know how to put them on. In case of heavy snowfall, a shovel and road salt are advisable.
Highway Regulations
Use of seatbelts in BC by drivers and passengers is mandatory. Use of headlights
during daylight on all vehicles is highly recommended.
Bus Schedule
Greyhound
Canada Transportation Corp.
Perimeter
Whistler Express
WAVE
- Whistler's Public Transit