Travel

Parking

SFU's Parking Lots:
Map
Lots B and C are the closest to the conference site.
Rates are $3.25 per hour, up to a maximum of $6.50 on evenings and weekends.
Note: If you plan to spend Friday on the mountain, the maximum raises to $13

In case of changes or for more in-depth information: SFU Parking Services
Also, directions on how to get to SFU via car.

Travel to SFU from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Via Taxi:
A taxi ride from the Vancouver International Airport to SFU usually takes approximately 40 minutes without traffic, and costs $50-65 one way.
Checker: 604-731-1111
Yellow Cab: 604-681-1111

Via Public Transit:
Take the Canada Line Skytrain to Waterfront Station and walk one block up to Hastings Street. Take the #135 SFU bus to SFU Transit Exchange. Campus is the last stop on the route.

During peak transit hours (weekdays before 6:30pm), it costs $9.00 to go from YVR to SFU ($4.00 + $5.00 Airport Add Fare), and $4.00 (regular fare) to go from UBC to YVR.
Outside of peak hours, the cost is $7.75 from YVR to SFU and $2.75 return.

The $5 add fare can be avoided by purchasing a book of 10 1-zone tickets (for $21.00) at the 7-11 in the domestic arrivals area of the airport. This is particularly useful if you are travelling in a group. If you purchase these tickets you will need to buy an AddFare for $1.25 for travel during peak hours, payable at the entrace to the Canada Line.

For information about accessing the Canada Line at YVR, please visit the YVR website. For more information about Translink Services, please visit Translink website or call 604-953-3333.

Travel to SFU from the BC Ferries Tsawwassen Terminal

Via Taxi:
A taxi ride from BC Ferries Tsawwassen Terminalto SFU usually takes approximately 50 minutes, and costs $60-70 one way.

Checker: 604-731-1111
Yellow Cab: 604-681-1111

Via Public Transit:
When you exit the terminal, find bus #620 to the Bridgeport Station. Take the Bus to the terminus stop and transfer to the Canada Line Skytrain, north-bound going towards Waterfront Station.
Take the Canada Line Skytrain to Waterfront Station and walk one block up to Hastings Street. Take the #135 SFU bus to SFU Transit Exchange. Campus is the last stop on the route.

During peak transit hours (weekdays before 6:30pm), it costs $5.50 to go between the terminal and SFU.
Outside of peak hours, the cost is $2.75.