West Coast Express Information
The West Coast Express, the only inter-regional commuter rail service in British Columbia, Canada, began service in 1995. It connects places such as Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Mission and the Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver. It is also a hub for many other public transportation services, including SkyBus and SeaTrain Rapid Transit service.
West Coast Express service operates on weekdays except holidays. There are five daily services between Vancouver and Mission during the morning and evening rush hours. A one-way trip typically takes seventy-five minutes, which is much faster than driving into downtown Vancouver. There are also a number of bus services, known as TrainBus services, that run from Vancouver station after all the trains have departed in the morning, with a further five services running eastwards. The eastbound services only stop at the West Coast Express stations.
If you look at the map of the West Coast Express service, you will see four different routes marked in four unique colours. The purple line marks the stops and route of the West Coast Express; the Expo Line is represented by the dark blue line; the Millennium Line is marked in yellow and light blue indicates the presence of the SeaBus service. The Canada Line, which began service in August 2009, is not normally shown on any of the maps. It runs between Vancouver Airport, Richmond and Waterfront Station, where it serves as a transfer point for passengers on the West Coast Express, SkyBus service or any of the other SkyTrain lines.
West Coast Express Map
Map of West Coast Express showing its lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Yerevan Metro map in PDF format.
West Coast Express Route
The WCE has one line that serves eight stations and runs between the Waterfront and Mission City.
West Coast Express Fares, Tickets and Pass
Fares on the West Coast Express vary depending on where you are travelling. A single adult fare from the Waterfront to Port Moody, Coquitlam Centre and Port Coquitlam is $7.25. The adult one-way fare from Waterfront to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $9.00 and from Waterfront to Mission City is $12.25. The concessionary one-way fare from Waterfront to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam is $4.25. From the Waterfront to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney, the reduced fare is $5.50 and to Mission City is $7.50. The return fare from Waterfront to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam is $13.75. The return fare from Waterfront to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $17.00 and the return fare to Mission City is $23.00. A concession return fare from the Waterfront to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam is $8.25, to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $10.50 and to Mission City is $14.50. A Weekly Pass from the Waterfront to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam is $60.25, to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $73.25 and to Mission City is $101.50. Similarly, Concession Weekly Passes, 28-Day Passes and Concession 28-Day Passes are also available.
A single fare from Port Moody to Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $5.50 and to the Waterfront and Mission City is $7.25. A return trip from Port Moody to Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $10.25 and to the Waterfront and Mission City is $13.75. A weekly pass from Port Moody to Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $44.00 and to the Waterfront and Mission City is $60.25. A 28-day pass from Port Moody to Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $151.75 and to the Waterfront and Mission City is $201.00.
The one-way fare from Mission City to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam is $7.25, to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $5.50 and to the Waterfront is $12.25. The return fare from Mission City to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam is $13.75, to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $10.25 and to the Waterfront is $23.00. The Weekly Pass from Mission City to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam is $60.25, to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $44.00 and to the Waterfront is $101.50. The 28-Day Pass from Mission City to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam is $201.00, to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $151.75 and to the Waterfront is $335.75.
One-way travel from Port Haney to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Mission City is $5.50 and to the Waterfront is $9.00. The return fare from Port Haney to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Mission City is $10.25 and to the Waterfront is $17.00. The Weekly Pass from Port Haney to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Mission City is $44.00 and to the Waterfront is $73.25. The 28 Day Pass from Port Haney to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Mission City is $151.75 and to the Waterfront is $244.00.
Adult fares apply to persons aged 13-65. Reduced fares apply to children aged 5-13 and senior citizens aged 65 and over. Children under the age of 5 travel free on the WCE. Holders of the CNIB Pass can also use the WCE free of charge.
WCE tickets can also be used on Translink Transit and for transfers to and from Mission Station on BC Transit.
West Coast Express Hours / Timings
The West Coast Express runs from Monday to Friday during the morning and evening rush hours, with a 30-minute interval between trains.
West Coast Express Rules and Tips
The WCE allows the transport of bicycles at all times of the day. A maximum of two bicycles can be transported per car.
The WCE system also provides parking, which is available for a fee. A daily parking ticket costs $3.00. A weekly parking ticket costs $15.00 and a 28-day parking ticket can be purchased for $60.00. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines located at all stations.
Items left behind on the Translink Transit Service may be claimed at the Lost and Found office located at the Stadium Sky Train Station, 590 Beatty St., Vancouver V6B 2L3. The office is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.