Getting to University of British Columbia

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Taxi From The Airport

There is 24-hour cab service from the arrivals area at Vancouver International Airport. The trip will take approximately 30 minutes and the cab fare to UBC is between $35 and $40 CAD. Ask the driver to take you directly to Gage Towers, Walter Gage Residence, 5959 Student Union Boulevard, on the UBC Campus. It is common to tip the taxi driver 10 to 15 per cent of the fare. The Gage Towers front desk is open 24 hours a day. Telephone: 604 822-1000.

Public Transport from the Airport

There is no direct bus service from the airport to campus. However, it is possible to get to UBC by public transit, although it will require transferring buses twice and may take up to an hour. This is something to carefully consider if you are bringing a great deal of luggage. Check Translink for the exact fare and schedule from “Airport Station YVR” to the “UBC loop.” From the UBC bus loop, walk across Student Union Blvd to Gage Towers.

Driving Directions

If you are coming to campus by car, you can find directions to Gage Towers or UBC.

Shuttle Service

There is shuttle service available to hotels in downtown Vancouver offered by the YVR Airporter. The shuttle does not transport you to the UBC campus. The cost to downtown is $20/adult (round trip). Check out the YVR Airporter Website for information on fares and schedules.

Parking at UBC

There are a number of parking areas on campus for all-day or hourly parking. Rates are $1.50 per 30 minutes to a maximum of $12. The closest parking is the North Parkade, 6115 Student Union Blvd, located off Gate 2 on Wesbrook Mall.

If you are staying at Gage Towers, there is limited parking available for registered
guests. Space is available on a first-come-first-served basis, and is subject to parking charges of $5 + 6% Goods and Services Tax per vehicle per day (subject to change).

Campus map

Visit the Wayfinding at UBC site for parking lots and other locations on campus.