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Transit Service Changes

As part of Fall Service Changes every September, TransLink adjusts seasonal service on routes serving outdoor destinations that see higher ridership during the warmer summer months. These seasonal adjustments help us direct transit resources where they are needed most, with more service returning to these routes in spring and summer 2027. At the same time, service is increased or restored on routes serving post-secondary institutions to support returning students, faculty, and staff.

In addition to seasonal adjustments, TransLink makes “year-round service changes.” These represent route, schedule, and capacity updates driven by overall network growth and changes in travel patterns. As we deliver on the 2025 Investment Plan, these year-round enhancements aim to improve convenience, extend service hours, reduce overcrowding, and expand service to new areas. We continually monitor ridership levels and demand across the region to ensure transit is reliable, efficient, and aligned with where people need to go every day.

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    Holiday and Special Event Service

    We adjust transit service during statutory holidays and special events.

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    Service Change Highlights

    Fall Service Change Highlights

    We implement service changes every January, April, June, and September to ensure service is provided where it’s needed most based on seasonal patterns and recent trends.

    • Starting on Sept. 7, 2026, TransLink is increasing service on 21 routes across the region, delivering more improvements from the 2025 Investment Plan.

      • This includes the extension of the R2 RapidBus all the way to Metrotown – providing a new frequent, all-day connection between the North Shore, Vancouver, and Burnaby, one of the region’s busiest corridors.

      • TransLink is also introducing a new weekday route serving the Gloucester Industrial Area in Langley. The new route 556 will support businesses and employees in Gloucester and is being introduced a full year ahead of schedule.

      • Service increases are also being introduced on 19 other routes to enhance convenience for customers, reduce overcrowding, and provide more connections to jobs and education.

    • TransLink is adjusting seasonal service to provide more trips on routes serving post-secondary institutions while rolling back service to popular outdoor destinations until spring 2027.

      • With the return of school, more weekday trips are being reinstated on five bus routes serving UBC, SFU, and Capilano University.

      • Seasonal service is being rolled back on 18 routes, and six summer-only routes are being discontinued until 2027.

    We will continue monitoring ridership levels across the region to ensure service is provided where it is needed most as more and more people choose transit.

    The service change information outlined on this page has also been translated to Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, which can be found in this PDF document.

    Service Changes Route Finder

    Use the dropdown menu to below to select any adjusted route for more information.

    Fall Service Changes


    Fall Seasonal Service Adjustments

    Seasonal service will be rolled back on the following routes until 2027:

    Starting Sept. 7, 2026

    • 2, 5, 6, 15, 19, 23, 50, 99, 182, 211, 212, 227, 236, 257, 262, 362, 620

    *Please note that while seasonal service is being rolled back until 2027, some of the above routes will be receiving year-round service increases through the 2026 Fall Service Changes. 

    Seasonal service will be discontinued on the following routes until 2027: 

    Starting Sept. 7, 2026

    • 42, 150, 179, 181 (seasonal extension to Belcarra), 566, 736 

    Starting Sept. 8, 2026

    • 900 Bike Bus

    Granville Street Detours until Sept. 12

    Until Sept. 12, 2026, the City of Vancouver has closed Granville Street to motor traffic, between Davie and Georgia streets, to create a pedestrian zone.

    Buses on routes that use Granville Street between Davie and Georgia streets are being re-routed to Seymour Street or Howe Street, depending on the direction. Bus access on northbound Granville Stret will be maintained as far as Davie Street for trolley buses to access Yaletown.

    2 MacDonald

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 2, shortening wait times during the morning and afternoon rush hours on weekdays. With the introduction of the new R2 RapidBus extension to Metrotown and to ensure our fleet of buses is used efficiently across the network, all trips on the 2 will be operated with 40-foot buses instead of 60-foot buses throughout the week.

    Toward Burrard Station - Monday to Friday

    • Every 10 minutes from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. (from 20 minutes)

    • Every 6 minutes from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. (from 10 minutes)

    • Every 3 to 6 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. (from 5 to 10 minutes)

    • Every 5 to 7 minutes between West 16th Ave and Burrard Station from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (from 8 to 9 minutes)

    • Every 9 to 12 minutes between Dunbar Loop and West 16th Ave from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (from 15 to 20 minutes)

    • Every 5 to 6 minutes between West 16th Ave and Burrard Station from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (from 7 to 8 minutes)

    • Every 11 to 13 minutes between Dunbar Loop and West 16th Ave from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (from 15 to 20 minutes)

    • 5:42 p.m. trip from West 16th Ave will now begin at Dunbar Loop at 5:32 p.m.

    • 5:59 p.m. trip from West 16th Ave will now begin at Dunbar Loop at 5:49 p.m.

    Toward Dunbar Loop - Monday to Friday

    • Every 10 minutes from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. (from 15 to 20 minutes)

    • Every 5 to 6 minutes between Burrard Station and West 16th Ave from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (from 8 to 10 minutes)

    • Every 9 to 11 minutes between West 16th Ave and Dunbar Loop from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (from 20 minutes)

    • Every 6 minutes between Burrard Station and West 16th Ave from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (from 8 to 9 minutes)

    • Every 6 to 15 minutes between West 16th Ave and Dunbar Loop from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (from 8 to 18 minutes)

    • Every 5 to 6 minutes between Burrard Station and West 16th Ave from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (from 7 to 8 minutes)

    • Every 11 minutes between West 16th Ave and Dunbar Loop from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (from 15 to 20 minutes)

    • Every 6 minutes from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (from 7 to 8 minutes) West 16th Ave will now begin at Dunbar Loop at 5:32 p.m.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    9 Broadway

    Seasonal Service Changes

    With the return of school, we’re bringing back weekday service between Alma and UBC during the morning and evening rush hours.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    20 Victoria

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 20, shortening wait times throughout the week.

    Monday to Friday

    • All trips will begin or end at SE Marine Drive from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (instead of 54th Ave)

    • Every 12 minutes towards Downtown from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    • Every 12 minutes towards SE Marine Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    • Every 12 to 15 minutes towards Downtown from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (from 15 to 20 minutes)

    • Every 12 minutes towards SE Marine Drive from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    Saturday

    • Every 12 minutes towards Downtown from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    • Every 12 minutes towards SE Marine Drive from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    Sunday/Holiday

    • Every 12 minutes towards Downtown from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    • Every 12 minutes towards SE Marine Drive from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    33 16th & 33rd Avenue

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 33, shortening wait times towards 29th Avenue Station on weekday afternoons.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 9 to 15 minutes towards 29th Avenue Station from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (from 12 to 18 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    44 UBC Exchange / Downtown Express

    Seasonal Service Changes

    With the return of school, we’re bringing back weekday morning and afternoon service between UBC and West Vancouver on the 44 through spring 2027.

    Monday to Friday

    • Trips from Dundarave towards UBC at 6:55 a.m., 7:54 a.m., and 8:55 a.m. will be reinstated.

    • Trips from UBC to Dundarave at 3:06 p.m., 4:03 p.m., and 5:07 p.m. will be reinstated.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    84 4th Avenue Express

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 84, shortening wait times on weekends and holidays. We’re also adding later evening trips on Sundays and holidays.

    Saturday

    • Every 20 minutes towards UBC from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (from 30 minutes)

    • Every 15 minutes towards UBC from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (from 20 minutes)

    • Every 12 minutes towards UBC from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (from 15 to 20 minutes)

    • Every 10 minutes towards UBC from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    • Every 10 to 12 minutes towards VCC-Clark from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    • Every 12 minutes towards UBC from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    • Every 20 minutes towards UBC from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (from 30 minutes)

    Sunday/Holiday

    • Every 20 minutes towards VCC-Clark from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (from 30 minutes)

    • Every 20 minutes towards UBC from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (from 30 minutes)

    • Every 30 minutes towards VCC-Clark from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    • Every 30 minutes towards UBC from 7:44 p.m. to 9:14 p.m.

    • Last trip towards VCC-Clark at 8:59 p.m. (from 7:25 p.m.)

    • Last trip towards UBC at 9:14 p.m. (from 7:44 p.m.)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    130 Willingdon

    Year-round Service Changes

    With the introduction of the R2 RapidBus extension to Metrotown, we're adjusting service on the 130 on weekdays and Saturdays. Select trips during the morning and afternoon peak periods on weekdays will serve Phibbs Exchange, with all other trips starting or ending at Kootenay Loop.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 10 minutes between Metrotown and Kootenay Loop from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. (from 5 to 8 minutes)

    • Every 30 minutes between Kootenay Loop and Phibbs Exchange from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. (from 15 to 20 minutes)

    • All trips to begin or end at Kootenay Loop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    • Every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (from 7 to 9 minutes)

    • Every 10 minutes between Metrotown and Kootenay Loop from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (from 7 to 8 minutes)

    • Every 30 minutes between Kootenay Loop and Phibbs Exchange from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (from 15 to 20 minutes)

    • All trips to begin or end at Kootenay Loop after 6 p.m.

    • Every 15 minutes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (from 7 to 30 minutes)

    Saturday

    • Every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (from 10 to 15 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    143 SFU Exchange / Burquitlam Station

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 143, shortening wait times on weekdays.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 15 minutes towards SFU from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (from 20 minutes)

    • Every 11 to 12 minutes from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (from 20 to 30 minutes)

    Seasonal Service Changes

    With the return of school, we’re increasing weekday service on the 143 until spring 2027 to improve connectivity for customers travelling to and from SFU.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 10 to 15 minutes from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (from 20 minutes)

    • Every 12 minutes from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (from 20 minutes)

    • Every 12 to 15 minutes from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (from 20 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    145 SFU Exchange / Production Station

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 145, shortening wait times on weekdays.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 5 to 7 minutes from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (from 11 to 15 minutes)

    • Every 8 to 9 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    • Every 8 to 9 minutes from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (from 8 to 12 minutes)

    • Every 10 to 12 minutes from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (from 12 to 15 minutes)

    Seasonal Service Changes

    With the return of school, we’re increasing weekday service on the 145 until spring 2027 to improve connectivity for customers travelling to and from SFU.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 7 to 8 minutes from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (from 15 minutes)

    • Every 6 to 7 minutes from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (from 10 minutes)

    • Every 4 to 12 minutes from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (from 10 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    171 Coquitlam Central Station / Fremont

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 171, shortening wait times towards Coquitlam Central Station on weekday afternoons.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 7 to 14 minutes towards Coquitlam Central Station from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (from 30 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    172 Coquitlam Central Station / Riverside

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 172, shortening wait times towards Riverside on weekday afternoons.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 7 to 13 minutes towards Riverside from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. (from 15 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    188 Coast Meridian Rd

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 188, with a new afternoon trip towards Coquitlam Central Station on school days.

    Monday to Friday

    • Additional trip on school days only towards Coquitlam Central Station at 2:35 p.m.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    222 Willingdon Express

    Year-round Service Changes

    With the launch of the R2 RapidBus extension to Metrotown, the 222 is being discontinued and replaced by the R2. The extended R2 will stop at or nearby all bus stops previously served by the 222.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    245 Capilano University / Phibbs Exchange

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 245, shortening wait times on weekday afternoons and evenings.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 6 minutes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (from 10 minutes)

    • Every 5 to 6 minutes from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (from 10 minutes)

    Seasonal Service Changes

    With the return of school, we’re increasing weekday service on the 245 until spring 2027 to improve connectivity for customers travelling to and from Capilano University.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 7 to 8 minutes towards Capilano University from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (from 9 minutes)

    • Every 4 minutes towards Capilano University from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (from 5 minutes)

    • Every 5 minutes towards Capilano University from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (from 6 minutes)

    • Every 7 to 8 minutes towards Capilano University from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (from 10 minutes)

    • Every 6 minutes towards Capilano University from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (from 10 minutes)

    • Every 6 minutes towards Phibbs Exchange from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (from 10 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    257 Horseshoe Bay / Vancouver Express

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 257, with more evening trips throughout the week and service later at night on weekdays, Sundays, and holidays.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 30 minutes from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. (from 20 to 80 minutes)

    • Last trip towards Downtown at 12:40 a.m. (from 12:05 a.m.)

    Saturday

    • Every 30 minutes from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (from 30 to 80 minutes)

    Sunday/Holiday

    • Every 30 minutes from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (from 15 to 75 minutes)

    • Last trip towards Downtown at 11:30 p.m. (from 11:20 p.m.)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    372 Clayton Heights / Langley Centre

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 372, shortening wait times towards Langley Centre on weekday afternoons.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 20 minutes towards Langley Centre from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (from 30 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    555 Port Mann Express

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 555, shortening wait times on weekday afternoons and evenings towards Carvolth Exchange.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 10 minutes towards Carvolth Exchange from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (from 12 minutes)

    • Every 8 to 9 minutes towards Carvolth Exchange from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (from 10 minutes)

    • Every 10 minutes towards Carvolth Exchange from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (from 12 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    556 Langley Centre / Gloucester

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re introducing the 556, a new weekday route connecting Langley Centre and Gloucester Industrial Area during peak hours. The route will serve 12 new bus stops in Gloucester. It will pick up and drop off customers at Bay 1 at Langley Centre.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 30 minutes towards Gloucester from 5:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

    • Every 30 minutes towards Langley Centre from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

    • Every 30 minutes towards Gloucester from 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

    • Every 30 minutes towards Langley Centre from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Please see the map below for more details. For more details on specific stops, please view the Route 556 Digital Map here.

    Map of Route 556 between Langley Centre and the Gloucester industrial area in Langley. The route travels east along 56 Avenue, with a loop near 272 Street and Gloucester Way before returning west. Langley Centre connections to numerous local and regional bus routes are shown.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    701 Coquitlam Central Station / Haney Place / Maple Ridge East

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 701, with a new afternoon trip on school days.

    Monday to Friday

    • Additional trip on school days only from Dewdney Trunk Road & 248 St to Haney Place at 2:56 p.m.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    733 Rock Ridge / Haney Place

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 733, shortening wait times on weekday afternoons.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 20 minutes towards Rock Ridge from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (from 45 minutes)

    • Every 20 minutes towards Haney Place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (from 30 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    741 Anderson Creek / Haney Place

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 741, shortening wait times on weekday afternoons.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 20 to 25 minutes towards Anderson Creek from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (from 45 minutes)

    • Every 20 to 25 minutes towards Haney Place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (from 30 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    745 Haney Place / Cottonwood

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 745, shortening wait times on weekday mornings and evenings.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 30 minutes towards Haney Place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (from 60 minutes)

    • Every 20 minutes towards Cottonwood from 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. (from 40 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    746 Haney Place / Albion

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the 746, shortening wait times on weekday mornings and evenings.

    Monday to Friday

    • Every 30 minutes towards Albion from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (from 60 minutes)

    • Every 20 minutes towards Haney Place from 6:20 p.m. to 7 p.m. (from 40 minutes)

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    R2 Marine-Willingdon

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re extending the R2 RapidBus all the way to Metrotown, creating a new frequent, all-day connection between the North Shore, Vancouver, and Burnaby.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    R2 Marine-Willingdon RapidBus Route Map

    Please see the map below for more details.

    Map showing the R2 Marine-Willingdon RapidBus route and proposed R2 extension in Metro Vancouver. The existing R2 route (green) runs from Park Royal in West Vancouver through North Vancouver, Phibbs Exchange, Kootenay Loop, Brentwood Town Centre, BCIT, and Metrotown Station. A purple overlay highlights the extension that would replace the 222 Express service between Phibbs Exchange and Metrotown along Hastings Street and Willingdon Avenue.

    Towards Metrotown Station – Monday to Friday
    Weekday Travel Times Frequency / Trip Information
    First trip from Phibbs Exchange 5:05 a.m.
    From Phibbs Exchange, 5:05 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    First trip from Park Royal 5:39 a.m.
    5:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Every 6 minutes
    9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Every 7 to 8 minutes
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every 10 minutes
    2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Every 8 to 9 minutes
    3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Every 7 to 8 minutes
    6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Every 8 to 9 minutes
    7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every 12 minutes
    10 p.m. to 2:10 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    Last trip to Metrotown Station 1:25 a.m.
    Last trip to Phibbs Exchange 2:10 a.m.

    Towards Metrotown Station – Saturday

    Saturday Travel Times Frequency / Trip Information
    First trip from Phibbs Exchange 5:53 a.m.
    First trip from Park Royal 5:44 a.m.
    5:44 a.m. to 7 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Every 12 minutes
    10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    Last trip to Metrotown Station 12:46 a.m.
    Last trip to Phibbs Exchange 2:01 a.m.

    Towards Metrotown Station – Sunday/Holiday
    Sunday/Holiday Travel Times Frequency / Trip Information
    First trip 5:46 a.m.
    5:46 a.m. to 8 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Every 12 minutes
    10 p.m. to 1:46 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    Last trip to Metrotown Station 11:46 p.m.
    Last trip to Phibbs Exchange 1:46 a.m.

    Towards Park Royal – Monday to Friday
    Weekday Travel Times Frequency / Trip Information
    First trip from Phibbs Exchange 5:08 a.m.
    Phibbs Exchange, 5:08 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Every 6 to 15 minutes
    First trip from Metrotown Station 5:17 a.m.
    Between Metrotown Station and Phibbs Exchange, 5:17 a.m. to 5:52 a.m. Every 12 minutes
    Between Phibbs Exchange and Park Royal, 5:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. Every 6 minutes
    6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Every 6 minutes
    8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Every 7 to 8 minutes
    9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Every 10 minutes
    1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Every 7 to 8 minutes
    5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every 8 to 9 minutes
    8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every 12 minutes
    10 p.m. to 1:17 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    Last trip 1:17 a.m.

    Towards Park Royal – Saturday
    Saturday Travel Times Frequency / Trip Information
    First trip from Phibbs Exchange 5:12 a.m.
    First trip from Metrotown Station 5:20 a.m.
    5:12 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Every 12 minutes
    9:30 p.m. to 1:42 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    Last trip to Park Royal 1:02 a.m.
    Last trip to Phibbs Exchange 1:47 a.m.

    Towards Park Royal – Sunday/Holiday
    Sunday/Holiday Travel Times Frequency / Trip Information
    First trip from Phibbs Exchange 5:20 a.m.
    Between Phibbs Exchange and Park Royal, 5:20 a.m. to 6:05 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    First trip from Metrotown Station 5:55 a.m.
    6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Every 10 to 18 minutes
    8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Every 12 minutes
    10 p.m. to 12:56 a.m. Every 15 minutes
    Last trip 12:56 a.m.

    R3 Lougheed Highway

    Year-round Service Changes

    With the introduction of the new R2 RapidBus extension to Metrotown and to ensure our fleet of buses is used efficiently across the network, all trips on the R3 will be operated with 40-foot buses instead of 60-foot buses throughout the week.

    Because 40-foot buses do not support all-door boarding, customers will be required to board through the front doors only. There are no changes to the R3 schedule.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.

    R5 Hastings Street

    Year-round Service Changes

    We’re adding more service on the R5 RapidBus, with more eastbound weekday morning trips going all the way to SFU.

    Monday to Friday

    • 8:21 a.m. trip to Kootenay Loop will now terminate at SFU.

    • 8:37 a.m. trip to Kootenay Loop will now terminate at SFU.

    • 9:16 a.m. trip to Kootenay Loop will now terminate at SFU.

    • 9:34 a.m. trip to Kootenay Loop will now terminate at SFU.

    • 5:09 p.m. trip to Kootenay Loop will now terminate at SFU.

    To view upcoming schedules for this route, please visit the schedules page.



    Bus Bay Changes

    Metrotown Station Bus Bay Changes

    We’re making the following changes to bus bay assignments at the Metrotown Station Bus Loop:

    • The R2 is being added to the new Bay 15

    • The 222 is being removed from Bay 5

    • The 144 SFU Exchange is moving from Bay 14 to Bay 5

    Please see the map below for more details:

    Map of Metrotown Station bus exchange showing bus bay assignments and rapid transit connections. The R2 Marine-Willingdon RapidBus departs from Bay 15 toward Park Royal. Other bays provide service to UBC Exchange, River District, Kingsway destinations, SFU Exchange, Lougheed Station, Kootenay Loop, and Richmond-Brighouse Station.

    Brentwood Town Centre Station Bus Bay Changes

    We’re making the following changes to bus bay assignments at the Brentwood Town Centre Bus Exchange:

    • The R2 (northbound) is being added to Bay 1

    • The R2 (southbound) is being added to Bay 7

    • The 222 is being removed from Bays 1 and 7

    Please see the map below for more details:

    Map of Brentwood Town Centre Station showing bus bay assignments and connections. The R2 Marine-Willingdon RapidBus serves Bay 1 toward Park Royal and Bay 7 toward Metrotown Station. Other bays provide connections to routes serving Phibbs Exchange, Lake City Station, UBC Exchange, New Westminster Station, Lougheed Station, and NightBus services.

    Kootenay Loop Bus Bay Changes

    We’re making the following changes to bus bay assignments at Kootenay Loop:

    • Bay 1 is being renumbered to Bay 10

    • The 160 unloading area is being moved to the new Bay 1

    • The R2 (northbound) is being added to Bay 7

    • The R2 (southbound) is being added to Bay 8

    • The R5 (eastbound) is being moved to the new Bay 9

    Please see the map below for more details:

    Map of Kootenay Loop showing bus bay assignments and connections. The R2 Marine-Willingdon RapidBus serves Bay 7 toward Park Royal and Bay 8 toward Metrotown. Other bays provide service to UBC, Joyce Station, Port Coquitlam Station, Phibbs Exchange, SFU, Metrotown Station, Hastings at Gilmore, and NightBus routes.

    Phibbs Exchange Bus Bay Changes

    We’re making the following changes to bus bay assignments at Phibbs Exchange:

    • The R2 (southbound) is being added to Bay 5

    • The 222 is being removed from Bay 10

    Please see the map below for more details:

    Map of Phibbs Exchange showing bus bay assignments. Bays 5 and 6 serve the R2 Marine-Willingdon RapidBus in opposite directions, with Bay 5 toward Metrotown and Bay 6 toward Park Royal. Other bays serve local routes to Grouse Mountain, Deep Cove, Lynn Valley, Indian River, Capilano University, Joyce Station, Upper Lynn Valley, Blueridge, and Metrotown Station.

    Newton Exchange Bus Bay Changes

    We’re making the following changes to bus bay assignments at Newton Exchange:

    • The R1 (to Guildford Exchange) is moving to Bay 8

    • The R6 (to Scott Road Station) is moving to Bay 3

    Please see the map below for more details:

    Map of Newton Exchange showing bus bay assignments and RapidBus connections. The R6 Scott Road Station RapidBus departs from Bay 3 toward Guildford Exchange, and the R1 King George Boulevard RapidBus departs from Bay 8 toward Scott Road Station. Other bays provide service to Surrey Central Station, Langley Centre, White Rock, Scottsdale, Richmond-Brighouse, and nearby communities.

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