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How to get fromCalgary to Lake McDonald Lodgeby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Lake McDonald Lodge by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus Calgary
    2. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Lake McDonald Lodgecar car
    7h 44m
    $94–127

  2. Drive 215 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calgary to Lake McDonald Lodgecar car 215 mi
    4h 36m
    $50–72

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

    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 McDonald Lodgecar car
    5h 35m
    $221–690

  4. Bus, drive via Claresholm

    1. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Lake McDonald Lodgecar car
    6h 3m

  5. Bus, drive via Claresholm #2

    1. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Lake McDonald Lodgecar car
    6h 13m

  6. 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 McDonald Lodgetaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $516–1,355

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

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calgary to Lake McDonald Lodge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Lake McDonald Lodge. However, you can take the line 201 vehicle to SB Anderson CTrain Station, walk to Anderson LRT Station, take the line 96 bus to WB Douglas Glen GA @ 24 ST SE, walk to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, take the bus to Pincher Creek, AB, then drive to Lake McDonald Lodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Calgary to Lake McDonald Lodge in around 4h 36m.

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