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Vancouver BC → Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Vancouver to Sea-Tac Airport
private car & limo service
Door-to-door from anywhere in Metro Vancouver to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: about 240 km and 2 hours 45 minutes of driving, plus the border. Sedans from $880 CAD all-in, in vehicles licensed for US passenger service with a USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority. Pickups 24/7, both directions.
USDOT & FMCSA licensed
From $880 CAD all-in
Pickups 24/7
Sea-Tac, cruise piers & downtown Seattle
★ 5.0 on Google22 reviews, all five stars
30 five-star reviewsAcross Google and Tripadvisor
Free child seatsInstalled by CPST-certified chauffeurs
SCI BC listedAccessible transportation resource
Licensed & insuredBC Passenger Transportation Board · USDOT & FMCSA for US trips
A person answers, 24/7Call any hour, day or night
Landing at Sea-Tac?
What happens when you arrive internationally at SEA
If your flight lands at Sea-Tac from outside the US, you clear US customs at the airport before you reach baggage claim. This short guide from the Port of Seattle shows the route. Allow 60 to 90 minutes from landing to the curb; your chauffeur tracks your flight and waits for you inside.
Vancouver to Sea-Tac at a glance
The short answer
A private car from Vancouver to Sea-Tac Airport costs from $880 CAD all-in in a luxury sedan, takes about 3 to 4 hours door to door including the border, and runs in a vehicle licensed for US passenger service. Your chauffeur picks you up at home, your hotel, YVR or the Canada Place cruise terminal and drops you at the Sea-Tac departures curb.
- Price
- From $880 CAD one waySedan $940 from YVR · SUV $1,160 · Sprinter $1,680 · tax, gratuity & fuel included
- Distance
- About 240 km (150 miles)Downtown Vancouver to Sea-Tac via Hwy 99 and I-5
- Time
- 2 hr 45 min driving + borderMost trips are 3 to 4 hours door to door
- Licences
- USDOT · FMCSA MC authorityUS insurance on file · BC Passenger Transportation Board
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, Sprinter1 to 14 passengers in one vehicle, more on request
- Hours
- 24/7, both directionsSea-Tac arrivals met inside at baggage claim
The route
How long is the drive from Vancouver to Sea-Tac?
About 240 km (150 miles) and 2 hours 45 minutes of driving from downtown Vancouver: Highway 99 south to the border, then Interstate 5 south through Bellingham, Everett and Seattle to the airport. The border adds anywhere from a few minutes to 90 minutes or more, so most trips take 3 to 4 hours door to door.
| Destination | Distance | Driving time* |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Premium Outlets (Tulalip) | About 165 km | 1 hr 45 min |
| Downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market | About 225 km | 2 hr 30 min |
| Cruise terminals, Pier 66 & Pier 91 | About 225 km | 2 hr 30 min |
| Sea-Tac Airport (SEA) | About 240 km | 2 hr 45 min |
- Peace Arch (Hwy 99): the most direct crossing from Vancouver, Richmond and White Rock.
- Pacific Highway (Hwy 15): a few kilometres east and often quicker when Peace Arch backs up.
- Aldergrove (Hwy 13): useful from Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Not open 24 hours, so we check the hours for your date.
- Busiest times: Friday afternoons, summer Saturday mornings and long-weekend Sundays. We check live wait times before pickup and pick the faster crossing.
Vehicles for the Sea-Tac run
Sedan, SUV, Sprinter or coach
Prices are all-in CAD one way. Every cross-border vehicle is licensed for US passenger service and commercially insured.
Luxury SUV (Suburban / Yukon)
Room for a family and full luggage, with space for skis or golf bags.
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Mercedes Sprinter van
Your whole group and luggage in one vehicle, through the border together.
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Minibuses & motor coaches
For teams, tours and cruise groups crossing the border together.
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What travellers say after the ride
Copied word for word from Tripadvisor and Google.
★★★★★
Limo transfer from YVR to the Fairmont Hotel
“We booked a private transfer from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the Fairmont Hotel, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. The driver arrived on time, was professional and courteous, and made sure we had a comfortable and stress-free ride after our flight. The vehicle was spotless, and we especially appreciated the clean and properly prepared child seat that was ready for our little one.”
★★★★★
“Excellent service for our business trip. NorthLuxDrive was professional, punctual, and made transportation seamless from start to finish. The vehicle was comfortable and the chauffeur was excellent. Highly recommended for corporate travel!”
★★★★★
“Amazing,Called them at 3 AM and the driver showed up 3:05 at YVR !!!”
★★★★★
Round-trip airport transfer
“Both drivers arrived exactly on time, which made the entire trip completely stress-free. The GMC Yukon was spotless, comfortable, and felt truly luxurious. The drivers were professional, courteous, well-dressed, and made us feel valued throughout the journey.”
Licences & insuranceBC and US licensed
Licensed on both sides of the border
Is your car service allowed to drive you into the US?
Ours is. A Canadian limo company needs more than a BC licence to carry paying passengers into Washington State. The US federal government requires its own registration, operating authority and insurance for any company that drives passengers across the border for a fare. Every vehicle we send to Sea-Tac holds all of them.
USDOT number
Our registration with the US Department of Transportation. It is the ID US authorities use to track a passenger carrier's safety record, inspections and audits, and it is required for vans and buses carrying 9 or more people.
FMCSA operating authority (MC number)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's permission to carry passengers for hire between Canada and the US. Any company charging you for a ride into Washington State needs it, whatever the size of the vehicle.
US liability insurance on file
For-hire passenger carriers must keep at least US$1.5 million in liability insurance on file with the FMCSA for vehicles of up to 15 seats. Ours is filed and current.
BC Passenger Transportation Board licence
Our licence to provide passenger-directed vehicle (limousine) service in British Columbia, which covers your pickup anywhere in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley or the Sea-to-Sky corridor.
NEXUS chauffeurs available
If everyone in your party holds NEXUS, ask for a NEXUS chauffeur and the vehicle can use the NEXUS lane at Peace Arch or Pacific Highway, which is often much faster at busy times.
Commercial plates, no grey areas
No personal cars and no rideshare drivers. Your vehicle is commercially registered and insured for paid trips, so there is nothing for border officers to question about the ride itself.
Why it matters: a driver without US operating authority can be turned back at the border, leaving you on the curb in Blaine with a flight to catch. We hold every licence, registration and insurance filing the trip requires, in Canada and in the US, so your ride crosses the border without questions.
Where we take you in SeattleSea-Tac · cruise piers · Pike Place · outlets
Sea-Tac and beyond
Where we take you in Seattle
Most of our Seattle runs end at one of these four places. Each one is a single booking from your door in Metro Vancouver, and you can add a stop on the way.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We drop you at your airline's door on the upper departures drive. Landing at Sea-Tac? Your chauffeur tracks your flight and meets you inside at baggage claim with a name sign, then drives you home to BC.
Seattle cruise terminals, Pier 66 & Pier 91
Norwegian and Oceania usually sail from Pier 66 (Bell Street) downtown. Carnival, Celebrity, Holland America, Princess and Royal Caribbean usually use Pier 91 (Smith Cove), about 3 miles north. Check your boarding pass and we drop you at the right one. Sea-Tac to the piers is about 25 to 35 minutes.
Pike Place Market & downtown Seattle
A popular stop when you have a few hours before an evening flight or after you leave the ship. Your chauffeur drops you at the market, keeps your luggage locked in the vehicle and picks you up when you're ready. Downtown hotels, the convention centre and stadium drop-offs work the same way.
Seattle Premium Outlets, Tulalip
Right off I-5 on the way to Seattle, so it fits easily into a Sea-Tac or cruise run. Tell us how long you'd like to shop when you book. Your chauffeur waits at the mall and your bags stay locked in the vehicle while you shop.
Planning: timing, documents & NEXUSBefore you book
Planning your trip
What to know before you book
Four things that decide whether a Vancouver-to-Sea-Tac trip goes smoothly.
Why fly from Sea-Tac instead of YVR
Sea-Tac is Alaska Airlines' main hub and serves many US cities with nonstop flights that YVR doesn't. Southwest doesn't fly from Canada at all. For a family or a group, the fare difference on some routes can be more than the cost of the car, and everyone rides together door to door.
- More nonstop US domestic flights than YVR
- Some international routes not offered from Vancouver
- Compare fares for your whole party before you decide
When to leave Vancouver
Work back from your flight. Be at Sea-Tac 2 hours before a US domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one, then add 2 hours 45 minutes of driving and at least 30 minutes for the border. For a 2:00 PM domestic flight from downtown Vancouver, that means a pickup around 8:30 AM. We confirm the exact time with you before the trip.
- Domestic flight: at Sea-Tac 2 hours before departure
- International flight: at Sea-Tac 3 hours before departure
- Add more time on Friday afternoons and long weekends
Documents for the border
Every passenger needs their own travel document. US border officers speak with each passenger, so keep passports handy rather than packed in a checked bag.
- Canadian and US citizens: passport, NEXUS card or BC Enhanced Driver's Licence
- Canadian permanent residents: PR card plus passport, and a US visa or ESTA if your nationality needs one
- Other visitors: passport plus a US visa or approved ESTA, arranged before you travel
NEXUS and the faster lane
The NEXUS lanes at Peace Arch and Pacific Highway are often much quicker at busy times, but the vehicle can only use them if every person inside, including the chauffeur, holds NEXUS. Tell us when you book and we'll assign a NEXUS chauffeur.
- Every passenger and the chauffeur must hold NEXUS
- NEXUS costs US$120 for five years; under-18s are free
- Coming home, the same lanes work northbound
Common questions10 answers
FAQ
Vancouver to Sea-Tac: common questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most.
How much is a private car from Vancouver to Sea-Tac Airport?
A private transfer from Metro Vancouver to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport starts at $880 in a luxury sedan from Coquitlam, $940 from South Surrey or YVR, $1,160 in an SUV and $1,680 in a 14-passenger Sprinter, one way. Prices are in Canadian dollars and include tax, gratuity and fuel. Your exact price is confirmed in writing before you book.
How long is the drive from Vancouver to Sea-Tac Airport?
About 240 km (150 miles) and 2 hours 45 minutes of driving from downtown Vancouver, plus the border wait. The border can take anywhere from a few minutes to 90 minutes or more, so most trips take 3 to 4 hours door to door.
Are your vehicles licensed to carry passengers into the US?
Yes. Our cross-border vehicles operate with a USDOT number and FMCSA interstate operating authority (an MC number), with US liability insurance on file with the FMCSA, and are licensed in British Columbia by the Passenger Transportation Board. We hold every licence and insurance filing required to drive passengers between Vancouver and Seattle.
Which border crossing do you use for Sea-Tac trips?
Usually Peace Arch (Highway 99) or Pacific Highway (Highway 15), whichever is moving faster when you leave. For pickups in Langley, Abbotsford or Chilliwack, the Aldergrove crossing (Highway 13) is often quicker, but it is not open 24 hours. We check live wait times before your pickup.
How early should I leave Vancouver for a Sea-Tac flight?
Plan to be at Sea-Tac 2 hours before a US domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one, then add 2 hours 45 minutes of driving and at least 30 minutes for the border. For a 2:00 PM domestic flight from downtown Vancouver, that means a pickup around 8:30 AM. Leave extra time on Friday afternoons and long weekends.
What documents do I need to cross the border by car?
Every passenger needs their own document. Canadian and US citizens can use a passport, a NEXUS card or a BC Enhanced Driver's Licence. Canadian permanent residents need their PR card and passport, plus a US visa or ESTA if their nationality requires one. Other visitors need a passport and a US visa or approved ESTA arranged before travel.
Do you pick up at Sea-Tac arrivals and drive back to Vancouver?
Yes. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and meets you inside at baggage claim with a name sign, then drives you to any address in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley or the Sea-to-Sky corridor. If you are arriving from outside the US, allow 60 to 90 minutes after landing to clear US customs at Sea-Tac.
Can you take us to the Seattle cruise terminals?
Yes. Norwegian and Oceania usually sail from Pier 66 (Bell Street Cruise Terminal, 2225 Alaskan Way) and Carnival, Celebrity, Holland America, Princess and Royal Caribbean usually use Pier 91 (Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, 2001 W Garfield St). Check your boarding documents for your terminal and we will drop you at the right one.
Can we stop at the outlet mall on the way to Seattle?
Yes. Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip is right off I-5 at Exit 202, about 1 hour 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, so it fits easily into a Sea-Tac or cruise trip. Tell us how long you would like to shop when you book and we will include it in your quote. Your chauffeur waits and your bags stay locked in the vehicle.
Do you provide child car seats for the Sea-Tac trip?
Yes. Infant seats, convertible seats and boosters are free on every booking. Tell us each child's age and weight when you book and the seats are installed before pickup.
2026 Prices · Updated October 2026
How much is a private car from Vancouver to Sea-Tac Airport?
Starting from · all-in CAD · tax & gratuity included · exact price confirmed in writing
A private transfer from Metro Vancouver to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport starts at $880 in a luxury sedan from Coquitlam, $940 from South Surrey or YVR, $1,160 in an SUV and $1,680 in a 14-passenger Sprinter, one way.
| Trip | Vehicle | From (CAD, all-in) |
|---|---|---|
| Coquitlam → Sea-Tac (SEA) | Sedan | $880 |
| South Surrey or YVR → Sea-Tac (SEA) | Sedan | $940 |
| Metro Vancouver → Sea-Tac (SEA) | SUV | $1,160 |
| Metro Vancouver → Sea-Tac (SEA) | Sprinter, up to 14 | $1,680 |
- Prices are in Canadian dollars and include tax, gratuity and fuel.
- Child car seats and boosters are free on every booking.
- These are starting prices as of October 2026. Your exact all-in price is confirmed in writing before you book.
- Some prices include a minimum booking time, confirmed with your quote.
