Getting to the River Rock
Hotel Address
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 3P8
Arriving From YVR Airport via Transit
The River Rock is just 7 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport, and is easily accessible via the Canada Line Skytrain that departs directly from the airport. To get to the River Rock, exit the SkyTrain at Bridgeport Station, which is connected to the hotel via the South Parkade. The SkyTrain from the airport to Bridgeport Station (River Rock) will cost $7.95 for an adult, ($5 Canada Line Addfare + $2.95 1 zone fare). You don’t need to buy a Compass Card or a fare ticket from the machine to board the SkyTrain, you can just pass through the gates by tapping in and out with your Visa or Mastercard, but not your debit card. (Just make sure you tap in and out with the same card, and that your card has contactless payment/tap enabled, or that you have Apple Pay on your phone.)
Arriving From YVR Airport via Taxi
Taxi fares from YVR are (zoned), so a cab from the airport to the River Rock (Zone 1) will cost $20. (See the zone map for prices to other destinations.)
Arriving From YVR Airport by Car
Click this link for the Google Maps directions, or follow the steps below.
Driving Directions From YVR Airport (Distance 5.2 km, 11 min)
1. Head northwest on Grant McConachie Way E
2. Keep right to stay on Grant McConachie Way E
3. Use the right 2 lanes to take the ramp to BC-99 S/Seattle/City Centre/Richmond
4. Continue onto Sea Island Way
5. Turn left onto No 3 Rd
6. Turn right onto River Rd (Destination will be on the left.)
Arriving From Vancouver by Car or Transit
Take the Oak Street bridge (access is from 70th and Oak only), and then take the exit 39a for Bridgeport Road. It’s the first exit after the bridge. Take a right at Great Canadian Way and you’ll see the River Rock in front of you. The River Rock Hotel is accessible by the Canada Line/SkyTrain at Bridgeport Station. (Bridgeport Station is approximately 23 minutes from Downtown Waterfront Station via the Canada Line.)
Parking at the River Rock
There is ample parking at the River Rock Casino Resort, including the West Parkade (complimentary), the South Parkade (additional $2.50 per day), and Valet parking. The original parkade is located to the West of the building and is closest to the Casino main entrance. The South Parkade is connected to the Hotel, and the Canada Line at Bridgeport Station.
Hotel Amenities
The River Rock contains several restaurants, a food court, a large casino, and a pool and spa. For a full list of hotel amenities, click here.
Nearby Amenities
Costco Warehouse, Tim Horton’s, Dollarama and Michael’s Crafts are all a short walk from the hotel on Bridgeport Road. The Richmond Centre Mall is the last stop on the Southbound SkyTrain (Brighouse Station) on No. 3 road.