Getting Around
Getting Here
Squamish is situated halfway between Vancouver and Whistler on Highway 99. With one highway and lots of transportation options, it’s easy to get here by bus, personal or hired car, water taxi (from Vancouver only) or charter flight. Visit the Tourism Squamish Trip Planning and follow DriveBC for up-to-date highway conditions and cams, route planning and special event traffic impacts.
Getting Around
Carsharing – Two-Way
The District of Squamish has designated parking stalls for two hybrid carshare vehicles in Squamish operated by Modo.
What you should know:
- Two hybrid vehicles, a RAV4 and Prius V, are located at Chieftain Centre (1301 Pemberton Avenue) and Municipal Hall (37955 Second Avenue)
- Both vehicles are equipped with ski and bike racks.
- New members can pick-up their Modo fobs at Squamish Savings located at 1325 Pemberton Avenue.
- Members get access to a diverse fleet of over 600 cars, trucks, SUVs and vans across the Modo network.
- Members can offset the cost of longer booking by using Poparide to fill empty seats
Carsharing – One-Way
One-way carsharing does not require users to return the vehicles to the location where the trip originated. There are currently no one-way carshare providers operating within the District of Squamish.
Carpooling and Ridesharing
Ridesharing and carpooling are arrangements where individuals share a ride with a common origin or destination and share costs. This is not the same as for-profit organizations such as Uber (these are known as ride-hailing), that do not currently operate in Squamish.
There are several options for carpooling and ridesharing in Squamish. In addition to Facebook and Craigslist, those looking for rides can visit Poparide.
Commercial Bus Service
Options for commercial bus service to and from Squamish include:
Transit
Squamish has four main routes that connect Valleycliffe, Garibaldi Highlands, Garibaldi Estates and Brackendale to Downtown Squamish with low-rise, fully accessible conventional buses that are wheelchair, scooter, bicycle and stroller friendly. Stops are located throughout the community. Check out this map to find your closest stop.
