There are 10 ways to get from Buffalo to Lake Louise by bus, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YYZ - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Canmore - Northwind Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Canmore - Northwind Hotel to Lake Louise- Shell Station- 200 Village Rdbus
11h 14mDrive 3,512.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Lake Louisecar 3,512.2 km
39h 12m$711–1,027Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Lake Louise Villagebus
3d 3h$923–2,080Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane BUF - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Canmore - Northwind Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Canmore - Northwind Hotel to Lake Louise- Shell Station- 200 Village Rdbus
11h 47mTrain, train to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo to Niagara Fallstrain
- Take the train from Niagara Falls GO to West Harbour GOtrain
- Fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YHM - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Canmore - Northwind Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Canmore - Northwind Hotel to Lake Louise- Shell Station- 200 Village Rdbus
12h 55mBus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYZ - YLW
- Take the bus from Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Sicamous-Shell Station-1229 Eagle Pass Waybus
- Take the bus from Sicamous-Shell Station-1229 Eagle Pass Way to Lake Louise- Shell Station- 200 Village Rdbus
14h 55mBus, bus to Kitchener/Waterloo Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Take the bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ridebus
- Fly from Kitchener/Waterloo Airport (YKF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YKF - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Canmore - Northwind Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Canmore - Northwind Hotel to Lake Louise- Shell Station- 200 Village Rdbus
13h 10mTrain, train to London International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain
- Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXU - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Canmore - Northwind Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Canmore - Northwind Hotel to Lake Louise- Shell Station- 200 Village Rdbus
15h 3mBus, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
- Take the bus from Jasper to Lake Louise Village Southbus
3d 6h$942–1,940Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Lake Louisetrain
4d 18h
Buffalo to Lake Louise by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Lake Louise is to drive which costs $700 - $1,100 and takes 39h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Lake Louise is to drive which takes 39h 12m and costs $700 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Lake Louise. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Lake Louise via Toronto Union Station and Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 18h.
The distance between Buffalo and Lake Louise is 3044 km. The road distance is 3512.2 km.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Lake Louise without a car is to bus and train via Saint Paul which takes 3 days 3h and costs $900 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Buffalo to Lake Louise, including transfers.
Buffalo to Lake Louise train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
Lake Louise is 2h behind Buffalo. It is currently 8:39 AM in Buffalo and 6:39 AM in Lake Louise.
Buffalo to Lake Louise train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Lake Louise is 3512 km. It takes approximately 39h 12m to drive from Buffalo to Lake Louise.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lake Louise, AB, Canada?
You can take a train from Buffalo to Lake Louise via Toronto Union Station and Jasper in around 4d 18h.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–1,000
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Kitchener/Waterloo Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
Flights from London International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Mississauga
- Saver
- $28–70
- Flexible
- $55–75
Bus from Buffalo to Mississauga
- Saver
- $28–70
- Flexible
- $55–75
Bus from Buffalo to Mississauga
- Saver
- $28–70
- Flexible
- $55–75
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Saver
- $30–85
- Flexible
- $60–90
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