West Coast Express Information
The only interregional commuter railway service operating in the British Columbian region of Canada, the West Coast Express service began operations in the year 1995. It serves as a link between places such as Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Mission and the Waterfront Station in the Downtown Vancouver area. This is also a point of interchange for numerous other public transportation services such as SkyBus and SeaTrain Rapid Transit service.
The service of the West Coast Express runs on weekdays with the exception of public holidays. There are five services that operate daily between Vancouver and Mission during the morning as well as the evening peak hours. A one-way journey is typically completed in seventy-five minutes, much faster as opposed to reaching downtown Vancouver by road. Moreover, there are a couple of bus services, known as TrainBus services, that operate from Vancouver station once all of the trains depart in the morning with another five services running eastwards. The eastwards services have stops only at the stations of the West Coast Express.
If you take a look at the map of the West Coast Express service, you will come across four different routes marked in four unique colors. 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 by yellow and light blue signifies the presence of the SeaBus service. Canada Line, which commenced operations in August of 2009 is not typically shown in any of the maps. It runs between Vancouver Airport, Richmond and Waterfront Station where it serves as a point of interchange for the passengers of the West Coast Express, SkyBus service or any of the other SkyTrain lines.
West Coast Express Route
The WCE has one line which serves eight stations and runs between Waterfront and Mission City.
West Coast Express Map
Map of West Coast Express showing its lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it.
West Coast Express Fares, Tickets and Pass
The fares on West Coast Express are priced differently for different areas of travel. An adult one way fare from Waterfront to Port Moody, Coquitlam central and Port Coquitlam is $7.25. The fare towards Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney from Waterfront station is $9.00, and from Waterfront to Mission City is $12.25. The concession one way fare from Waterfront to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam is $4.25. From Waterfront to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney, the concession fare is $5.50, and to Mission City is $7.50. The return fare from Waterfront station 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 fare to Mission City is $23.00. The Concession Return fare from 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 Waterfront to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam costs $60.25, to Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney costs $73.25, and to Mission City is $101.50. Similarly Concession Weekly Passes, 28 Day Pass and Concession 28 Day Pass are also available.
A one way fare from Port Moody to Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $5.50, and to Waterfront and Mission City is $7.25. The return fare from Port Moody to Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Port Haney is $10.25 and to 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 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 costs $151.75, and to Waterfront and Mission City costs $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 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 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 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 Waterfront is $335.75.
The one way fare from Port Haney to Port Moody, Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows and Mission City is $5.50, and to 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 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 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 Waterfront is $244.00
For more information on fares, please visit
http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/West-Coast-Express-Fares.aspx
Adult fares apply for persons aged 13-65 years. Concession fares are applicable for children in the age group 5-13 years and senior citizens aged 65+ years. Children under the age of 5 years can ride the WCE for free. CNIB Pass holders can also ride the WCE for free.
The WCE tickets can also be used on Translink Transit service and for transfers from and to Mission station on BC Transit.
West Coast Express Hours / Timings
The West Coast Express operates from Monday to Friday and operates during morning and evening rush hours, and the time interval between trains is 30 minutes.
West Coast Express Rules and Tips
WCE allows the transit of bikes at all hours of a day. A maximum of two bikes can be carried per car.
The WCE system also provides parking spaces that can be obtained on paying a fee. A one day parking ticket costs $3.00. A weekly parking ticket costs $15.00, and a 28 day parking ticket can be purchased for $60.00. The parking tickets can be purchased from vending machines installed at all stations.
Any items left behind on the Translink transit service can be claimed from the Lost and Found office located on Stadium Sky Train station, 590 Beatty St., Vancouver V6B 2L3. The office is open on Weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.