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How to get fromBanff to Waterton Lakes National Parkby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Waterton Lakes National Park by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 36m

  2. Drive 373.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banff to Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car 373.2 km
    4h 22m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, taxi 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 Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 54m

  4. Bus, taxi via Calgary

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 13m

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    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. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 44m
    $283–407

  6. Bus, taxi #3

    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. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 51m
    $259–324

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Waterton Lakes National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 406.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Waterton Lakes National Park, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Waterton Lakes National Park. However, you can take the bus to Calgary, take the bus to Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, walk to Claresholm, AB, take the bus to Pincher Creek, AB, then take the taxi to Waterton Lakes National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Banff to Waterton Lakes National Park in around 4h 22m.

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