While the easiest way to get to and around Langley is by car, recreational vehicle or motorcycle, there are other options for transportation and getting around town.
To get from downtown Vancouver to Langley, it's a 40-minute drive of about 50km/31mi east on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1).
Reach the Canada-US border via Highway 13 (264th St) in the Aldergrove area of Langley. The Golden Ears Bridge offers access over the Fraser River from Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge at 200th Street, directly west of Fort Langley.
Several major car rental agencies exist in the greater Langley area, mostly clustered along the Fraser Highway (19,000-20,000 block) near the Langley Bypass intersection.
Air Travel
For international travellers, Langley is conveniently close to two major international airports: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, and Abbotsford International Airport (YXX).
It's a 45-minute drive from Vancouver International Airport to Langley. Cars, taxis and public transportation are available.
At Abbotsford International Airport, three major car rental agencies and the Valley Airporter shuttle service offer transportation to Langley.
Langley Regional Airport (CYNJ) has regular scheduled service to the Inner Harbour in Victoria, a 30-minute seaplane flight. It's also used by private aircraft and helicopters. It's located at 5385-216th St in Langley, and is home to the Canadian Museum of Flight.
Private planes and seaplanes land at Fort Langley Airport (CBQ2), which sits 1.9km/1.2mi east of Fort Langley next to the Fraser River at 24600 River Road. Charter sightseeing flights are available.
Buses and Public Transportation
The Greyhound bus station in Langley (20471 Logan Ave) connects with other regional and international Greyhound destinations.
Langley is included in Metro Vancouver's TransLink public transportation system. From downtown Vancouver, it takes about an hour and a half to reach Langley. Generally, the simplest route is to take the Expo Line of the SkyTrain rapid transit link to Surrey Central SkyTrain Station and transfer to a Langley-bound bus.
Discount fares are available after 6.30pm and on weekends and public holidays. For TransLink customer information, check the TransLink web site or call 604-953-3333 (6.30am-11.30pm).
More Information
Check out the Tourism Langley website or contact the Visitor Centre for general travel trips, driving directions, maps and more.
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