Commute from Burnaby to Downtown Vancouver
Transit wins at 8 AM: about 26 minutes versus 41 driving.
| Mode | Time at 8 AM | Distance | Typical route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving | 41 min | 14.7 km | Kingsway/BC-1A |
| Transit | 26 min | 11.4 km | — |
Weekday morning peak (Tuesday 8 AM departure), Google Maps traffic data. Times checked August 2026.
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Burnaby sits on both the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines, so Metrotown and Brentwood commuters often beat drivers into downtown — Highway 1 through the Grandview Cut is the slow way in at 8 AM.
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