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Surrey charter buses for border, ferry and valley trips

Surrey sits between the US border, the Tsawwassen ferry and the Fraser Valley. Two crossings into Washington are on its southern edge, so many Surrey charters involve a border or a boat.

Choosing the border crossing

Peace Arch, on Highway 99 and I-5, and Pacific Highway, on Highway 15 and SR 543, are about 1.6 km apart. Trucks and other commercial vehicles are directed to Pacific Highway. Confirm with the operator which crossing the charter coach will use, since it affects the timing and the route.

Every passenger needs travel documents accepted by both countries. Collect a passenger list with document types before the day. One missing passport can hold the whole coach at the booth. Bellingham is about 45 minutes and Seattle about 2.5 h, each plus border time.

Full-size coach interior with reclining seats and aisle
Full-size coach interior with reclining seats and aisle

Airports serving Surrey

Stadiums and arenas

  • Cloverdale Fairgrounds — Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair (next held May 20-24, 2027), trade shows and events
  • South Surrey Arena — Surrey Eagles (BCHL junior hockey)
  • North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex — Surrey Knights junior hockey and community sport

Day trips and transfers from Surrey

  • Fort Langley — about 20 km, about 25 min
  • Vancouver city centre — about 30 km, about 40 min
  • Tsawwassen ferry terminal (for Victoria) — about 35 km, about 35 min
  • Bellingham, Washington — about 55 km, about 45 min plus border time
  • Harrison Hot Springs — about 110 km, about 1.25 h
  • Whistler (Sea to Sky Highway) — about 150 km, about 2-2.25 h
  • Seattle, Washington — about 200 km, about 2.5 h plus border time

Coach rules in Surrey

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is about 35 km from Surrey City Centre, about 40 min by road; Abbotsford International Airport is about 45 km east.
  • Surrey has two US border crossings: Peace Arch (Highway 99 / I-5) and Pacific Highway (Highway 15 / SR 543), about 1.6 km east. Trucks and other commercial vehicles are directed to Pacific Highway; confirm the crossing for a charter coach in advance, and every passenger needs accepted travel documents.
  • The Port Mann Bridge (Highway 1) has been toll-free since September 2017, and the new stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge to New Westminster fully opened on February 14, 2026, replacing the Pattullo Bridge.
  • BC Ferries from Tsawwassen charges buses licensed for 16 or more passengers a separate fare by vehicle length; book coach space through BC Ferries' commercial or group booking service.
  • Winter tires or chains are required on designated BC highways from October 1 (to March 31 or April 30 depending on the route), including the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler; watch for the signs.

Airport runs to YVR and Abbotsford

Vancouver International is about 35 km from Surrey City Centre, about 40 minutes by road. Only approved commercial operators can use the terminal curb. The driver checks in at the Commercial Vehicle Holding Area and is sent to a pick-up bay, and each trip is registered with the airport at least 60 minutes ahead. Send flight details early.

Abbotsford International is about 45 km east and can suit groups heading into the valley.

Ferry days from Tsawwassen

The terminal is about 35 km away, about 35 minutes. BC Ferries charges buses licensed for 16 or more passengers a separate fare based on length, and coach space is booked through its commercial or group service. Reserve the sailing before you fix the rest of the day.

Events and meetings in Surrey

The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is next held May 20 to 24, 2027, at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Holland Park in City Centre hosts large summer festivals. The Surrey Eagles play junior hockey at South Surrey Arena. For meetings, the Civic Hotel in City Centre has a rooftop event deck for up to 150, and the Aria Convention Centre has private parking.

Questions

Are there tolls on the bridges?

The Port Mann Bridge has been toll-free since September 2017. The new stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge to New Westminster fully opened on February 14, 2026, replacing the Pattullo Bridge.

Can a coach go to Whistler in winter?

Yes, with the right equipment. Winter tires or chains are required on the Sea to Sky Highway from October 1. The drive is about 2 to 2.25 h.

What is close by for a half-day trip?

Fort Langley is about 25 minutes. Crescent Beach, Bear Creek Park and the Museum of Surrey in Cloverdale are all in the city. Harrison Hot Springs is about an hour and a quarter.

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