Whistler Transit Services - Bus and Taxi
You don't need a vehicle when you stay in Whistler. Explore the neighbourhoods by bus, free shuttle, bike or on foot via the paved Valley Trail or use the 24-hour taxi service. With additional services during peak season, express buses to popular destinations, a family travel program, and the ability to take your bike or skis along, getting around Whistler is simple.
Possible Service Disruptions for Transit & Shuttles
Customers may experience some delays, detours or even cancellations due to winter weather conditions and labour shortages. Visit bctransit.com for customer advisories and real-time trip planning.
BC Transit operates bus routes connecting the Village, Creekside and neighbourhoods north and south including express services to Creekside and Cheakamus. Seasonal, free shuttle services are also available to Lost Lake Park (summer), Marketplace (winter) and the Upper Village (year-round).
Whistler Transit Schedules and Maps
Transit schedules vary throughout the year in accordance with seasonal demand, with extra services in place when the resort is busy.
Fares, Tickets and Passes
Free Transit
- The Resort Municipality of Whistler provides free transit for special occasions such as New Year's Eve, Canada Day, and during certain peak periods in the summer
- More information can be found on the Resort Municipality of Whistler website
Kids Ride Free
BC Transit now offers free transit for children 12 and under. Kids aged 6 to 12 can ride conventional and handyDART buses for free, unaccompanied and without requiring a fare product or identification. Children aged 5 and under must be accompanied by someone 12 years or older to ride the bus, and must board and depart at the same stop as their guardian. Learn more at www.bctransit.com/kidsridefree.
Accessibility
Travelling with Skis, Snowboards, Bikes and other Equipment
- You may load all Whistler Transit Buses with your skis and snowboards
- All Whistler Transit buses have bike racks on the front, able to carry 2 bikes per bus
- Buses have special seating areas for strollers - some restrictions reply
- Suitcases, parcels and other large items are also welcome
- Learn more about travelling safely with personal items, strollers and more on Whistler Transit
Free Village Shuttle Services
BC Transit operates seasonal shuttle services to assist people to move around Whistler Village - for free! Learn more about the Village Shuttle Service on the Resort Municipality of Whistler website.
- Route 4 - Marketplace Shuttle to and from the Gondola Transit Exchange (mid November to April)
- Route 5 - Upper Village/Benchlands Shuttle from the Gondola Transit Exchange to Blackcomb Base Lodge and the Benchlands (year round)
- Route 8 - Lost Lake Shuttle (mid June to early September).
There are two taxi companies and a rideshare company in Whistler operating 24 hours a day. With vehicles ranging from mini vans to full-sized sedans, Whistler's taxi cabs and rideshares make it easy to bring your ski, snowboard or golf gear. Taxis can be booked for trips to and from Vancouver International Airport and neighbouring towns.
| Company |
Links |
Phone |
| Whistler Resort Cabs* |
Website |
1-604-938-1515 |
| Whistler Taxi |
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1-604-932-3333 |
| Whistle! Rideshare and Taxi |
Website |
1-778-770-1101 |