Epic Rides
Bus1 h 45 min
Epic Rides suits skiers staying in downtown Vancouver: its coaches run direct from Burrard Station to Whistler's Gateway Loop in 1 hour 45 minutes for $33.50 one way or $44 return. None of its stops is at YVR, so airport arrivals start with the SkyTrain into town.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrard Station to Whistler Gateway Loop | 105 min | Daily at 6:20 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm from 27 November, plus 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Friday to Sunday for most of the winter and daily from 18 December to 3 January6:20 am to 4:00 pm daily, plus a 6:45 pm bus on Fridays | Winter timetable from 27 November to 18 April; from 14 September to 19 November the daily buses leave at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and the timetable lists no buses from 20 to 26 November Epic Rides runs every trip direct with no stops on the way. The downtown stop is the Melville Street door of the Hyatt beside Burrard SkyTrain station. |
| Early winter bus from UBC via Broadway and Burrard | – | Daily from 27 November to 18 April, plus an earlier Saturday bus from 4 January to 27 FebruaryUBC 5:40 am, Broadway and Granville 5:55 am, Burrard and Comox 6:05 am, arriving at the Gateway Loop at 8:05 am; the Saturday bus leaves UBC at 5:15 am and arrives at 7:40 am | 27 November to 18 April The UBC stop is on Thunderbird Boulevard across from the Thunderbird Parkade entrance. The Burrard and Comox stop is on the northeast corner in front of the Sheraton Wall Centre. |
| Whistler Gateway Loop to Burrard Station | 105 min | Daily at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm in winter, plus 11:00 am and 5:30 pm on Friday to Sunday for most of the season9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily, plus a 9:00 pm bus on Fridays | Winter timetable from 27 November to 18 April; from 14 September to 19 November the daily buses leave Whistler at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and the timetable lists no buses from 20 to 26 November |
Fares
- Downtown Vancouver to Whistler, one wayEpic Rides calls its fares all-inclusive, with no hidden fees and no charge for luggage, skis or snowboards. Neither its fare pages nor its booking pages say whether GST sits inside the fare.$33.50 (2026)
- Downtown Vancouver to Whistler, round trip$44 (2026)
- Multi-trip pass, per round trip fromMulti-pass price per round trip for frequent riders.$25 (2026)
Weather and cancellations
Epic Rides' FAQ says it never cancels a departure because of a road closure, and the company aims to leave on time in any weather.
Epic Rides runs direct between Burrard Station and the Gateway Bus Loop beside the Whistler Visitor Centre, and its timetable gives every trip 1 hour 45 minutes. The downtown stop is the Melville Street door of the Hyatt at 1088 Melville Street. Other coaches pull in there too, so watch for the Epic Rides buses. A one-way ticket costs $33.50 and a round trip $44.
From 27 November an early bus leaves UBC on Thunderbird Boulevard at 5:40 am and picks up at Broadway and Granville and at Burrard and Comox before reaching Whistler at 8:05 am. Burrard Station has daily departures at 6:20 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm through the winter. On Friday to Sunday for most of the season, extra buses go at 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, and a Saturday bus leaves UBC at 5:15 am between 4 January and 27 February. The last bus home leaves Whistler at 7:00 pm, and on Fridays a later one goes at 9:00 pm.
Luggage and ski or snowboard gear ride free with no fixed limit. Bikes ride free from spring to fall. Between November and April Epic Rides carries no bikes, and it refuses e-bikes and anything with a lithium battery all year.
Worth knowing
- Create an account when you book, because account holders can change a trip free up to 8 hours before departure.
- Wait where you can see the Melville Street door of the Hyatt at Burrard Station, since other coaches use the same stop.
Quick answers about Epic Rides
How long is the Epic Rides bus to Whistler?
Epic Rides schedules 1 hour 45 minutes from Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver to the Gateway Bus Loop in Whistler Village, and the coach makes no stops on the way.
How much is Epic Rides to Whistler?
A one-way ticket costs $33.50 and a round trip $44 in 2026, and Epic Rides charges nothing extra for luggage or skis.
Does Epic Rides stop at Vancouver airport?
No. Epic Rides picks up at Burrard Station all year and adds UBC and two street-corner stops on the early winter bus.
Can you take a bike on Epic Rides in winter?
No. Epic Rides carries no bikes between November and April, and it never carries e-bikes.
How long does Epic Rides take?
Burrard Station to Whistler Gateway Loop takes about 1 h 45 min, daily at 6:20 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm from 27 November, plus 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Friday to Sunday for most of the winter and daily from 18 December to 3 January.
Does weather cancel Epic Rides?
Epic Rides' FAQ says it never cancels a departure because of a road closure, and the company aims to leave on time in any weather.
Do you need to book Epic Rides ahead?
Epic Rides: Account holders can change a booking free of charge any number of times up to 8 hours before departure. Groups of six or more and children under 12 get discounts by phone.
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