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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 to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centrebus bus Brewster
    2. Walk from Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to Athabasca Glacierunknown unknown
    3h 25m

  2. Bus, travel via Lake Louise

    1. Take the bus from Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher St to Lake Louise- Shell Station- 200 Village Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lake Louise Village South to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centrebus bus
    3. Walk from Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to Athabasca Glacierunknown unknown
    3h 50m

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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 then travel to Athabasca Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher St to Athabasca Glacier via Lake Louise- Shell Station- 200 Village Rd, Lake Louise Village South, and Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in around 3h 50m.

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