You must ask for a transfer from the driver when you pay your fare. If you take the bus a lot it may be cheaper to buy a monthly pass. Children under five years old ride free when with an adult. You can transfer from buses to SkyTrain or SeaBus, or from these services to buses, without paying again. In order to do this you must keep the paper transfer.
Some long trips cost more.
For information about routes and costs, phone the transit system. Taxis Taxis are convenient, but they can be expensive. Most large cities and some small towns have taxi companies. You can order a taxi by phone. The meter shows how much to pay.