Squamish Connector
Bus
The Squamish Connector suits a car-free day in Squamish or at the Sea to Sky Gondola from downtown Vancouver, with walk-on buses from 660 West Cordova Street at Waterfront Station and a one-way fare of $37 with tax included. On the winter timetable from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 the last weekday bus south leaves the Squamish Adventure Centre at 2:45 pm, so a weekday visit stays short.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Station to Squamish, Monday to Friday | – | Three buses a day from 660 West Cordova Street at 9:50 am, 11:30 am and 5:30 pm9:50 am to 5:30 pm from Waterfront; the Hyatt pickup follows 10 minutes later | Winter schedule from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027; the May to September 2026 schedule ran five buses a day The bus reaches the Britannia Mine Museum lot at 10:40 am, 12:25 pm and 6:20 pm. The winter schedule prints no Horseshoe Bay time for the 5:30 pm bus. Every pickup between the Hyatt and Squamish needs a reservation, and the drop-off at the Sea to Sky Gondola needs one too. |
| Waterfront Station to Squamish, weekends and statutory holidays | – | Four buses a day from 660 West Cordova Street at 8:50 am, 9:50 am, 1:45 pm and 5:30 pm8:50 am to 5:30 pm from Waterfront; the Hyatt pickup follows 10 minutes later | Winter schedule from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 Pickups at Horseshoe Bay come at 9:20 am, 10:20 am, 2:15 pm and 6:00 pm. By the printed times the bus reaches the Britannia Mine Museum lot 50 to 55 minutes after it leaves Waterfront. |
| Squamish to Waterfront Station, Monday to Friday | – | Three buses a day from London Drugs on Diamond Road at 6:40 am, 8:40 am and 2:25 pmFirst pickup 6:40 am at London Drugs; last pickups 2:45 pm at the Adventure Centre, 3:00 pm at the Sea to Sky Gondola and 3:10 pm at Britannia Beach | Winter schedule from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 The Adventure Centre pickups come at 7:00 am, 9:00 am and 2:45 pm, and only the afternoon bus calls at the gondola. The schedule prints no arrival times in Vancouver. |
| Squamish to Waterfront Station, weekends and statutory holidays | – | Four buses a day from London Drugs on Diamond Road at 7:40 am, 11:10 am, 2:25 pm and 4:10 pmFirst pickup 7:40 am at London Drugs; last pickups 4:30 pm at the Adventure Centre, 4:40 pm at the Sea to Sky Gondola and 4:50 pm at Britannia Beach | Winter schedule from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 The Adventure Centre pickups come at 8:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:45 pm and 4:30 pm, and walk-ons board at the gondola at 3:00 pm and 4:40 pm. |
Fares
- One wayTax included, as posted in the Connector's FAQ in October 2026.$37 (2026)
- Round tripTax included. A round trip can't be converted to a one-way ticket, or the other way round.$48 (2026)
- Connector Pass, 10 trips valid one yearPlus 5% GST, $194.25 in total. Each trip is booked with the pass's promo code, and a seat depends on space.$185 (2026)
- Sea to Sky Flex Pass, 10 trips valid two yearsPlus 5% GST, $220.50 in total.$210 (2026)
- Britannia Pass, 10 trips between Squamish and Britannia Beach valid one yearPlus 5% GST; the FAQ prints $95.00 in total.$90.50 (2026)
- Bike, each wayTwo bikes a bus at most, booked ahead by phone or email. E-bikes and pedal-assist bikes are refused.$15 (2026)
- Extra or oversized itemEach ticket includes one suitcase up to 50 lb (23 kg) with one carry-on, or one set of skis or one snowboard with poles and boots in their place. Extra skis or boards and anything over 62 inches or 50 lb cost $15 each.$15 (2026)
Weather and cancellations
The Connector's terms give no refund when weather or a road closure delays or cancels a trip, and they let the company change schedules without notice.
The Squamish Connector is a family-run Squamish company that has carried commuters between the town and Vancouver since 2014, and it calls itself the exclusive shuttle of the Sea to Sky Gondola. On winter weekdays from 1 November 2026 its buses north leave 660 West Cordova Street, across the road from Waterfront Station, at 9:50 am, 11:30 am and 5:30 pm. Weekends and statutory holidays get four runs, and the first leaves at 8:50 am. Each bus pulls in behind the Hyatt on Melville Street near Burrard Station 10 minutes after Waterfront, and walk-ons are welcome at both stops.
No bus calls in North Vancouver itself. The nearest pickup is bus stop 54730 on Taylor Way north of Keith Road in West Van, and like the stops at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, Lions Bay and Britannia Beach it works only with a reservation. By the printed times the bus reaches the Britannia Mine Museum lot 50 to 55 minutes after leaving Waterfront. Every run drops off at the Squamish Adventure Centre, the Chieftain Centre on Pemberton Avenue and London Drugs on Diamond Road, and the gondola drop-off has to be booked ahead.
Plan a weekday visit around the afternoon bus south, which picks up at the Adventure Centre at 2:45 pm, at the Sea to Sky Gondola at 3:00 pm and at Britannia Beach at 3:10 pm before heading for the city. At weekends a fourth bus follows at 4:30 pm from the Adventure Centre and 4:40 pm from the gondola. Southbound, the Britannia stop is the pull-out on Highway 99 just past Copper Drive, and it needs a reservation. The schedule prints no arrival times in Vancouver, where the bus drops off at the Hyatt and Waterfront.
A ticket carries one suitcase and one carry-on free, or a set of skis or a snowboard with poles and boots in their place. Extra pieces and bikes cost $15 each. Bikes ride in the luggage hold with a limit of two a bus, so phone or email the office to book one, and leave the e-bike at home. The Connector's terms say its buses aren't equipped for wheelchairs, and small pets up to 15 lb can ride on a lap once the office approves them.
Worth knowing
- Wait outside 660 West Cordova Street on the block between Seymour and Granville, across from Waterfront Station, at least 10 minutes before the bus is due.
- At Horseshoe Bay the Connector picks up to the left of the terminal exit near the taxi stand, away from the city bus bays on the right, and the company says its times aren't set to meet any particular sailing.
- Buy the Connector Pass if you'll make five or more round trips in a year, since its 10 trips cost $185 plus GST.
Quick answers about Squamish Connector
Where does the Squamish Connector leave from in Vancouver?
The Squamish Connector leaves from outside 660 West Cordova Street, across the road from Waterfront Station. It stops 10 minutes later behind the Hyatt on Melville Street near Burrard Station, and walk-ons are welcome at both.
How much is the Squamish Connector from Vancouver to Squamish?
A one-way ticket on the Squamish Connector costs $37 and a round trip $48, with tax included, as posted in October 2026. A 10-trip Connector Pass costs $185 plus 5% GST.
What time is the last Squamish Connector bus back to Vancouver?
On weekdays from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 the last Squamish Connector bus south leaves the Squamish Adventure Centre at 2:45 pm and the Sea to Sky Gondola at 3:00 pm. At weekends and on statutory holidays it leaves the Adventure Centre at 4:30 pm and the gondola at 4:40 pm.
Does the Squamish Connector stop at the Sea to Sky Gondola?
Yes. Northbound Squamish Connector buses drop off at the Sea to Sky Gondola when you reserve the stop, and in winter 2026/27 southbound buses pick up walk-ons in the gondola lot at 3:00 pm on weekdays and at 3:00 pm and 4:40 pm at weekends.
Can you take skis on the Squamish Connector?
Yes. One set of skis or one snowboard with poles and boots rides free on each Squamish Connector ticket in place of a suitcase, and each extra item costs $15.
Does weather cancel Squamish Connector?
The Connector's terms give no refund when weather or a road closure delays or cancels a trip, and they let the company change schedules without notice.
Do you need to book Squamish Connector ahead?
Squamish Connector: Taylor Way, Horseshoe Bay, Lions Bay and Britannia Beach work only with a booking made ahead, and so does the northbound drop-off at the gondola. You can change a trip free of charge up to 3 hours before departure. The Connector gives no refunds, and a cancellation made 3 hours or more ahead becomes credit for up to a year.
Can you take a bike on Squamish Connector?
Yes. Bikes ride in the luggage hold with the bags, since the buses have no outside racks, and riders load and secure their own. E-bikes and pedal-assist bikes are refused. The fee is $15 per bike (2026). Book the bike by phone or email before you travel, because each bus takes two at most and space goes first come, first served.
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