SkyTrain

Cheap, rapid way to navigate Vancouver
Noteworthy for: The elevated tracks of the SkyTrain network provide some of the best views of the city, so it's a great, inexpensive way to sightsee.

The SkyTrain is Vancouver's elevated rapid transit system that whizzes around sights like futuristic Science World, though going underground in Chinatown and downtown. There are three different lines that all start from Waterfront Station by the SeaBus terminal, and cover journeys out to East and South Vancouver, including the airport. Services run every 2-5 minutes at peak times, and riding the elevated lines are a good way to get your bearings when you first arrive in the city.
You can buy tickets at vending machines at each station that can also be used for trips with buses and the SeaBus within a 90-minute period. All SkyTrain routes either begin or finish at the Waterfront, which is very picturesque at night, and makes a great starting point for exploring the downtown area on foot. A Zone 1 ticket is an ideal option as it covers all of downtown and the inner suburbs.