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How to get fromBanff National Park to Athabasca Glacierby bus or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Banff National Park to Athabasca Glacier by bus or unknown

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, ABbus bus Westbound
    2. Walk from Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB to Athabasca Glacierunknown unknown
    3h 28m

  2. Bus, travel via Lake Louise

    1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village Northbus bus 8X
    2. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, ABbus bus
    3. Walk from Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB to Athabasca Glacierunknown unknown
    3h 56m

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  • Distance: 191.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Banff National Park, AB, Canada and Athabasca Glacier, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff National Park to Athabasca Glacier. However, you can walk to Banff, AB, take the bus to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB, then travel to Athabasca Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Banff National Park to Athabasca Glacier via Banff High School Transit Hub, Lake Louise, AB, and Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB in around 3h 56m.

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