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How to get fromBanff to Athabasca Glacierby bus or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Banff 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 25m

  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 53m

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  • Distance: 191.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Banff to Athabasca Glacier. However, you can take the bus to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB then travel to Athabasca Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Athabasca Glacier via Lake Louise, AB and Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB in around 3h 53m.

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