Know Before You Go

Show Your Olympic Event Ticket and Ride for Free on TransLink and BC Transit Systems

Your ticket entitles you to free and unlimited travel on all public transit on the day of your event, through to 04:00 the next morning. Use your free public transit privileges to take advantage of sightseeing, Olympic celebrations and other attractions on the same day.

Transit Passes for Travelling in Your Free Time

To get around Metro Vancouver (TransLink) and Whistler (BC Transit) on days when you are not attending an Olympic event, you can purchase a variety of passes from TransLink and BC Transit. For more information, visit http://translink.ca and http://bctransit.com.

Buy a souvenir Olympic transit pass. TransLink offers a limited-edition pass for travel before, during and after the Games. BC Transit offers a souvenir Olympic transit pass good for travel during the month of February.

Barrier-free Transportation

VANOC’s transportation partners are committed to providing accessible transportation services throughout the Games.
All transportation systems, including public transportation and services to venues through the Olympic bus network, are accessible.

In Metro Vancouver, HandyDART custom transit services take you from your residence to your venue or Olympic bus network departure hub. HandyDART is a shared ride service that requires pre-registration and confirmation of disability. For more information, please call 1 604 453 4634 or visit http://translink.ca.

Note: All TransLink and BC Transit buses are accessible.

Rideshare/carpool

If you are driving to a departure hub, please consider carpooling. Visit http://ride-share.com to connect with others going to the same event and travel together.

TransLink Park and Ride Lots

In Metro Vancouver public parking space may be available near some TransLink stations where you can leave your vehicle and take a bus or rapid transit. Keep in mind there will be significant demand for these parking spaces. Carpooling is strongly recommended. Refer to the TransLink website (http://translink.ca) for information on its Park & Ride locations, then connect with carpoolers at http://ride-share.com.

Olympic Lanes

These specially marked lanes are reserved exclusively for use by Olympic-accredited vehicles (such as those carrying the athletes) and TransLink buses.

*Do not drive in the Olympic lanes.