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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park

Composite routes from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park

Cheapest
4 h 20 min
Car
374 km.
from $20
Other
7 h 42 min
Bus, Taxi
264 km.
from $263.26
8 h 15 min
264 km.
from $195.67

Transport providers

Airlines

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Lethbridge
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.80–$480.07

Bus operators

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
info@redarrow.ca
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Claresholm
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.16–$49.27

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Email:
contact@riderexpress.ca
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Canmore, AB to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.64–$46.74

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Email:
info@mountainmanmikes.ca
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from High River, AB - 1103 18 St SE to Pincher
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$48.01–$63.17
Bus from Claresholm, AB to Pincher
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.43–$53.06

Banff Transportation Group

Phone:
+1 403 762 0000
Email:
INFO@BANFFTRANSPORTATION.COM
Website:
banfftransportation.com/
Bus from Banff, AB to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Email:
info@mtnparktrans.com
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Banff, AB to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.90

The Canada Bus

Phone:
+14036689600
Email:
info@thecanadabus.com
Website:
thecanadabus.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to High
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.53–$36.64

Banff Explorer

Phone:
+1 800 974 2850
Website:
banffexplorer.com
Bus from Samesun Hostel to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park is to drive which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park?

The fastest way to get from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .

How far is it from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park?

The distance between Banff National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park is 441 km. The road distance is 394.4 km.

How do I travel from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 42m and costs $163.04 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Banff National Park to Waterton Lakes National Park.

Where can I stay near Waterton Lakes National Park?

There are 13+ hotels available in Waterton Lakes National Park. Prices start at $61.98 per night.
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