Bikes on SkyTrain

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Remember: Bikes are not allowed at Metrotown Station.

To Surrey, Burnaby, Vancouver and beyond: taking your bike on SkyTrain makes it easy to bike all over the Lower Mainland. There are only a few restrictions about when you can take your bike on the SkyTrain, so check for details below.

 

Cost

There is no additional cost to take your bike on SkyTrain. It's free.

 

Capacity

Canada Line: Maximum of one bike per car.
Expo & Millennium Lines: Maximum of two bikes per car.
Always board through a door not occupied by large crowds.

Times Allowed

Canada Line: All hours in all directions.
Expo & Millennium Lines: All hours except during the following rush hour times and directions:

Time Westbound

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Mon. to Fri.

Travelling from Columbia Station to VCC-Clark Station;
and from Columbia and King George Stations towards
Waterfront Station.

Time Eastbound

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Mon. to Fri.

Travelling from VCC-Clark Station to Columbia Station;
and from Waterfront Station towards Columbia and
King George Station.

*Times may be limited further without notice under the direction of SkyTrain staff.

 

Restrictions

  • Bikes are not allowed on escalators. Please use the elevators or stairwells.
  • Bikes must be less than 185 centimeters (73 inches) long.
  • Bikes are not allowed at Metrotown Station for safety reasons, until station entry and exit conditions can be improved.
  • Motor-assisted bikes of any kind are not permitted.

 

Play it Safe

  • Dismount at all times in stations, platforms, elevators, stairs and on board. You must not ride your bicycle anywhere inside stations or trains.
  • When boarding or leaving SkyTrain, use caution to avoid bumping into other passengers. Please be courteous and allow other passengers to board and exit the SkyTrain first.
  • Give priority to wheelchairs, scooters, baby carriages and passengers with service animals such as guide dogs.
  • Hold on to your bike at all times while on trains and in stations.
  • While on board remain near the doorway and keep the aisles free.
  • Bicycles must be clean and have no projections that might damage SkyTrain cars or injure other passengers.

Bike Lockers

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Your Bike. Our Locker. The Perfect Combination. Keep your bike safe while riding transit.

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