Is the Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby taxi fare fixed?

No. This route is usually charged by meter because it is a normal Metro Vancouver city trip. The fare can vary depending on the exact Burnaby destination, traffic, waiting time and any extra charges.

What taxi meter rates apply in Metro Vancouver?

Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates are CAD $3.75 flag fall, CAD $2.18 per kilometre, and CAD $38.93 per hour for waiting time, as set by the Passenger Transportation Board.

How is a return fare from Burnaby to Downtown Vancouver estimated?

A return trip is generally estimated by doubling the one-way metered fare, then adding any stop charges, extra waiting time or other permitted extra charges.

Does this fare include tolls, stops or tips?

No. Tolls, requested stops, extra waiting time, cleaning fees and tips are not included unless they are entered separately in the estimate.

Vancouver Taxi Fare

Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby Taxi Fare

Q: How much is a taxi from Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby?

A taxi from Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby is commonly around CAD $33 to CAD $40 one way, based on official Metro Vancouver meter rates, route distance and city traffic conditions. This page uses Burnaby city centre / Metrotown as the representative drop-off point.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Estimate the taxi fare from Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby using official Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates, route distance, ride duration and permitted extra charges for one-way or return trips.

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How much is a taxi from Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby?

Approx Fare

CAD $33.00 - $40.00

Estimated using Metro Vancouver taxi meter rules for a route from Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby city centre / Metrotown. Final total may vary slightly with traffic, waiting time, stops and extra charges.

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From Canada Place / Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

To Metrotown / Burnaby city centre, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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About the Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby taxi fare

Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby is a normal Metro Vancouver taxi meter route. This page uses Burnaby city centre / Metrotown as the representative destination so the route can show a practical distance, time and approximate fare.

This page estimates the trip using the official Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates and live route distance. The final fare can vary with route choice, traffic, waiting time, stop requests and any other permitted extra charges.

Official Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates used: CAD $3.75 flag, CAD $2.18 per km and CAD $38.93 per hour waiting time.
Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby is commonly estimated around CAD $33 to CAD $40 one way depending on traffic and exact drop-off point.
Return trips, extra stop time, tolls, cleaning charges and tips are not included unless entered separately.
If you want a more exact route, separate pages can be created for Downtown Vancouver to Brentwood, Metrotown, Burnaby Hospital or SFU.