Rome2Rio

How to get fromCalgary to Lake McDonaldby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

Find Transport to Lake McDonald

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Calgary to Lake McDonald by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YYC - YXC
    2. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Lake McDonaldcar car
    5h 33m
    $179–524

  2. Drive  213.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calgary Flix bus to Lake McDonaldcar car 213.8 mi
    4h 34m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Lethbridge - University Transit Loopbus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - University Transit Loop to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    10h 59m

  4. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane YYC - FCA
    2. Take the taxi from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Lake McDonaldtaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $865–1,381

  5. Bus, drive, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Lethbridge - University Transit Loopbus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - University Transit Loop to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to North Valley Hospital - Whitefishbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from North Valley Hospital - Whitefish to Lake McDonaldtaxi taxi
    11h 22m

  6. Bus, drive, train via Lethbridge

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Flix bus to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Southgate Station to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    12h 7m
    $109–173

  7. Bus, drive, train via Lethbridge #2

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Lethbridge - 705 5 Ave S Park and Ride Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Drive from Southgate Station to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    12h 38m

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Calgary to Lake McDonald.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 302.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Lake McDonald, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Lake McDonald. However, you can take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), then drive to Lake McDonald. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Lake McDonald via Lethbridge - University Transit Loop, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, and West Glacier Amtrak in around 10h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides