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, taxi meter, route choice, traffic conditions, waiting time and any permitted extra charges.

What taxi meter rates apply in Metro Vancouver?

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

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

A return trip is estimated by applying the same route-based meter inputs for the return direction, then adding any selected 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. This page does not book a taxi or guarantee the final fare.

Vancouver Meter Fare Estimate

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 estimated around CAD $33 to CAD $40 one way, based on BC Passenger Transportation Board 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 14, 2026

Estimate the taxi fare from Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby using BC Passenger Transportation Board Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates last reviewed in June 2026, route distance, ride duration and selected permitted extra charges for one-way or return trips.

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How much is a taxi from Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby?

Estimated Fare

CAD $33.00 - $40.00

Estimated using BC Passenger Transportation Board Metro Vancouver taxi meter rates for a route from Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby city centre / Metrotown. Final fare can vary with the taxi meter, route choice, traffic conditions, waiting time, stops and permitted 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 estimated fare.

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

Official source: BC Passenger Transportation Board – Rule 9 common rate for Metro Vancouver. This page provides fare information only and does not book a taxi or guarantee the final metered fare.

BC PTB 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 shown as an estimated range based on the selected route, meter inputs, traffic setting and exact drop-off point.
Return trips, extra stop time, tolls, cleaning charges and tips are not included unless entered separately.
For a more specific estimate, use a page or calculator route that matches the exact Burnaby destination, such as Brentwood, Metrotown, Burnaby Hospital or SFU.