Facts and usage statistics about public transit in Vancouver, Canada
Commute patterns by Train, Bus & Ferry in Vancouver - Statistics, Analytics and Usage Data
The Moovit Public Transit Index helps anyone discover how people in Vancouver get around each day with public transit compared to other cities. Below you will find the average commute and wait time for riders, the distance people travel to get to work with public transit and the average distance people in Vancouver walk each day. See which Train, Bus & Ferry and stations are most popular in Vancouver, and more!
Vancouver has 3 transit type(s), including: Train, Bus & Ferry, operated by several transit agencies, including SkyTrain, BC Transit - Chilliwack Transit System & BC Transit - Fraser Valley Express
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In Vancouver, the average amount of time people spend riding public transit is 77 min. Over 78% of those riders spend more than 2 hours on public transportation every day.
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How long do people usually wait at a stop or station in Vancouver each day? Commuters wait on average 13 min, but over 38% wait longer than 20 minutes.
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The average distance people ride in a single trip within Vancouver is 8.0 km. Yet 53% of riders travel over 12 km in a single direction.
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The percentage of public transit riders who transfer lines at least once in Vancouver is 60%. On average, 19% of riders transfer at least twice during a single trip.
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Did you know that in Vancouver, the average distance people walk to work or home is 0.83 km? Approximately, 29% walk more than 1 km to reach their destination.
Commute Time
How long do people usually commute in Vancouver by public transit everyday?
The average amount of time people spend commuting with public transit, for example to and from work, on a weekday.
How many people have a long commute every day with public transit in Vancouver, Canada?
The percentage of transit riders who ride public transit for more than 2 hours every day. This includes travel by Train, Bus & Ferry.
Waiting Time
How long do people usually wait at a station in Vancouver every day?
The average amount of time people wait at a stop or station for their Train, Bus & Ferry line on a weekday.
How many people in Vancouver usually wait a long time at a transit station?
The percentage of people who wait for over 20 minutes on average for their transit line every day, for example to and from work.
Trip Distance
How far do people usually commute each way with public transit in Vancouver?
The average distance people usually ride in a single trip, for example to or from work, with public transit including Train, Bus & Ferry.
How many people have a long commute every day in Vancouver?
The percentage of people that usually travel for over 12 km in a single direction, for example to or from work, each day with public transit.
Number of Transfers
How many people transfer lines at least once in Vancouver?
The percentage of people who transfer at least one time during a single trip.
How many people transfer transit lines more than once during a single trip in Vancouver?
The percentage of people who transfer at least twice when traveling to a certain destination on a single trip.
Walking Distance
How far do people usually walk per trip in Vancouver?
The average distance people walk every day in one direction, for example on their way home or to work.
How many people walk for more than 1 km in Vancouver?
The percentage of people who walk for over 1 km each day to reach a specific destination, for example to or from work.
Most popular Train lines
- 992 - EXPO SKYTRAIN
- 980 - CANADA LINE SKYTRAIN
- 991 - MILLENNIUM SKYTRAIN
Most popular Train stations
- Waterfront Station
- Commercial-Broadway Station
- Vancouver City Centre Station
Most popular Bus lines
- 19 - METROTOWN STN/STANLEY PARK
- 49 - METROTOWN STN/DUNBAR LOOP/UBC
- 25 - BRENTWOOD STN/UBC
Most popular Bus stations
- Metrotown Stn
- Marine Drive Stn Bay 1
- Wb W Georgia St FS Granville St
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