Transportation
Conference Venues
The 2025 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Pan Pacific Vancouver, Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown, and Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront.
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
+1 (604) 689-8232
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown
1128 W. Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
+1 (604) 684-1128
999 Canada Place #300
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5
+1 (604) 662-8111
1133 W. Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
+1 (604) 689-8232
Air Travel
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC
V7B 0A4 Canada
Located 8.5 miles (14 km) from the Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver International Airport is the region’s primary airport hub and offers global direct flights from multiple locations. Review international travel times to Vancouver here »
Be sure to check out our Travel to Canada page for information on visas, entry requirements, and specific instructions on entry into Canada for both U.S. citizens and non-citizens. See the CBSA website for more travel tips.
Train & Bus Travel
Amtrak: With a stop at Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station (PAC), Amtrak Cascades connects cities along the I-5 corridor and into Canada, including Seattle, Vancouver BC, and Portland, Oregon. Visit the Amtrak Cascades website for information on train routes, schedules, and more.
VIA Rail Canada: VIA Rail offers intercity and transcontinental passenger rail service across Canada, with a stop at Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station (PAC). Operating year round, VIA Rail’s iconic transcontinental train, The Canadian, spans 4,455 km over four nights and three days, crossing five provinces between Vancouver and Toronto. Trains also connect Vancouver to major cities such as Jasper, Prince Rupert, and Winnipeg. For more details, visit the VIA Rail Canada website.
Buses: Travel to or from Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station (PAC) with an overnight Greyhound or FlixBus.
Public Transportation
SkyTrain: The Canada Line is Vancouver’s fully automated light rail, connecting YVR Airport to downtown Vancouver in under 30 minutes. The YVR Airport Station is centrally located between the International and Domestic Terminals, with easy access from both. The nearest SkyTrain stations to the conference venue is Waterfront Station, a 10-12 minute walk from the Vancouver Convention Centre.
SkyTrain stations and cars are wheelchair accessible and connect to bus services at most stations. Trains run daily from 5:30 a.m. on weekdays (later on weekends) until 1:00 a.m. Visit the Canada Line website for the latest schedules.
Metro Vancouver has three fare zones, with costs based on the number of zones crossed. Zone fares apply Monday to Friday until 6:30 p.m. Visit the TransLink website for fare details, trip planning, and more.
Ground Transportation
From Taxicouver International Airport (YVR):
Car Rentals: Car rental facilities are conveniently located just steps from the YVR terminal on the ground floor of the parkade. Onsite car rental options include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, and more. Car rentals with wheelchair accessibility are available at YVR. Please ensure you give your rental company 48 hours’ advanced notice to ensure availability. Visit the YVR Airport website for more information.
SkyTrain: The Canada Line is Vancouver’s fully automated light rail, connecting YVR Airport to downtown Vancouver in under 30 minutes. The YVR Airport Station is centrally located between the International and Domestic Terminals, with easy access from both. The nearest SkyTrain stations to the conference venue is Waterfront Station, a 10-12 minute walk from the Vancouver Convention Centre.
SkyTrain stations and cars are wheelchair accessible and connect to bus services at most stations. Trains run daily from 5:30 a.m. on weekdays (later on weekends) until 1:00 a.m. Canada Line website for the latest schedules.
Metro Vancouver has three fare zones, with costs based on the number of zones crossed. Zone fares apply Monday to Friday until 6:30 p.m. Visit the TransLink website for fare details, trip planning, and more.
Parking
There are many parking options in Downtown Vancouver, including garages, public lots, and time-limited or metered street parking. The rates for parking along the perimeter of the conference venues vary. See below for details on parking at the convention center and conference hotels. More information on parking in Downtown Vancouver »
Vancouver Convention Centre: The Vancouver Convention Centre offers secure parking for both buildings. These garages operate 24/7 on a first come, first serve basis. Parking at the Vancouver Convention Centre »
Pan Pacific Vancouver: Valet parking is available. For further information on their parking facilities, please visit the Indigo at Canada Place website.
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront: Underground parking is available at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront. To receive hotel rates, register your vehicle at check-in: $7.50 CAD ($5.20 USD) per hour or $43 CAD ($30 USD) per night with in-out privileges. Unregistered vehicles will be charged standard hourly rates with no in-out access.
All rates are subject to applicable taxes and may change without notice. The maximum vehicle height clearance is 6’0”; parking is not available for vehicles exceeding this height.
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown: On-site parking is available at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. Rates are as follows: $8.50 CAD ($6 USD) per hour or $45 CAD ($31 USD) per day for self-parking, and $54 CAD ($38 USD) per day for valet parking. All parking rates are subject to applicable taxes and may change without notice.