Maps & Access
Getting to Whistler is easy. The 127-kilometre (79-mile) trip from Vancouver along the aptly named Sea to Sky Highway is so beautiful that visitors consider travelling the road as being a vital part of their vacation. The memorable route to Whistler hugs the dramatic Pacific coastline past rushing waterfalls and mountainous islands, then winds through lush, forested canyons on a gradual climb into the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia.
The majority of visitors to Whistler arrive by private vehicle or rental car, although many other transport options exist. A direct daily bus service is available from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and downtown Vancouver, and several companies provide chauffeured limousine or SUV transfers. In addition, a floatplane (summer only) or helicopter flight from Vancouver to Whistler provides a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the Sea to Sky corridor.
Download Whistler maps here.
Distances and approximate travel times by car:
- Whistler to downtown Vancouver: 127 km (79 miles), 2 hours
- Whistler to Vancouver International Airport: 140 km (85 miles), 2.5 hours
- Whistler to Seattle: 354 km (218 miles), 5 hours
Bus/Coach
YVR Skylynx
1.604.326.1616 - www.yvrskylynx.com
Epic Rides
1.604.349.1234 - www.epicrides.ca
Whistler Shuttle
1.604.966.2041 - www.whistlershuttle.com
Air
Blackcomb Helicopters
1.604.273.5311 - www.blackcombhelicopters.com
Harbour Air Services
1.800.665.0212 - www.harbourair.com
Car Rentals
Avis Rental Car
1.800.879.2847 - www.avis.ca
Private Transfers
Luxury Limobus Charters
1.604.932.8481 - www.luxbus.com
VIP Whistler
1.866.335.2299 - www.vipwhistler.com
Whistler Connection
1.604.938.9711 - www.whistlerconnectiontravel.com
Download Whistler Maps