Getting around

Vancouver airport to Whistler

Whistler sits about 125 km — roughly two hours — north of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. It's one of the most scenic drives in the world, hugging Howe Sound before climbing into the Coast Mountains.

You have three options: a shared bus, a rental car, or a private transfer. The shared shuttle is cheapest but runs to a fixed timetable and stops often. A rental means driving a mountain highway yourself — not ideal after a long flight, or on a winter day.

A private transfer is the easy way. We track your flight, meet you at arrivals with a name sign, load your skis and luggage, and drive you door-to-door to your Whistler hotel — pausing for photos at Shannon Falls or the Sea-to-Sky Gondola if you'd like.

Winter tip: the highway is well maintained but can see snow from October to April. Our vehicles run proper winter tyres and our drivers know the road — you just relax and watch the mountains go by.

Book a private Whistler transferAsk the concierge

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