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How to get fromCalgary to Athabasca Glacierby bus or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Calgary to Athabasca Glacier by bus or unknown

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  1. Bus, travel via Lake Louise

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    1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lake Louisebus bus
    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
    5h 8m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown, AB to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, ABbus bus Westbound
    2. Walk from Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB to Athabasca Glacierunknown unknown
    6h 5m

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  • Distance: 318.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Athabasca Glacier. However, you can take the bus to Lake Louise, take the bus to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB, then travel to Athabasca Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Downtown, AB to Athabasca Glacier via Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB in around 6h 5m.

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