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How to get fromBanff National Park to West Glacierby bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Banff National Park to West Glacier by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, drive via Claresholm

    best
    1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    4. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Logan Passcar car
    5. Take the bus from Logan Pass to Apgar Visitor Centerbus bus
    10h 25m

  2. Drive 302.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banff National Park to West Glaciercar car 302.4 mi
    6h 9m
    $70–100

  3. Shuttle, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YYC - YXC
    3. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to West Glaciercar car
    6h 33m
    $231–650

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Banff Town Center to Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-ITbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Logan Passcar car
    11h 31m
    $136–215

  5. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Lethbridge - U of Lbus bus
    3. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    4. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    12h 9m

  6. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Lake McDonald Lodgecar car
    12h 21m
    $121–164

  7. Bus, drive, train via Scenic Acres

    1. Take the bus from Samesun Banff - Banff International Hostel to Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-ITbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of Lbus bus
    3. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    4. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    12h 29m

  8. Shuttle, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane YYC - FCA
    9h 8m
    $496–1,335

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 331.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Banff National Park, AB, Canada and West Glacier, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Banff National Park to West Glacier. However, you can walk to Banff, take the bus to Calgary, take the bus to Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, walk to Claresholm, AB, take the bus to Pincher Creek, AB, drive to Logan Pass, take the bus to Apgar Visitor Center, then take the taxi to West Glacier. Alternatively, you can drive from Banff National Park to West Glacier in around 6h 9m.

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