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There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Vancouver by plane, bus, train or car

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Fly to Vancouver  •  3h 34m

  1. Fly from Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver (YVR) YYC - YVR

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Fly to Abbotsford, bus  •  5h 2m

  1. Fly from Calgary (YYC) to Abbotsford (YXX) YYC - YXX
  2. Take the bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station

Bus  •  13h 35m

  1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BC Calgary

Train  •  2 days 1h

  1. Take the train from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC - Rocky Mountaineer Station First Passage to the West Excursion

Drive  •  11h 1m

  1. Drive from Calgary to Vancouver 970.9 km

Calgary to Vancouver by bus

7 Weekly Buses
13h 35m Average Duration
$140 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Vancouver is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 13h 35m.

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The fastest way to get from Calgary to Vancouver is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $50 - $340.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall and arriving at Vancouver, BC. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calgary, AB and arriving at Vancouver, BC - Rocky Mountaineer Station station. Services depart hourly. The journey takes approximately 2 days 1h.

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The distance between Calgary and Vancouver is 719 km. The road distance is 970.9 km.

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The best way to get from Calgary to Vancouver without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $140 - $230.

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It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Calgary to Vancouver, including transfers.

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Calgary to Vancouver bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall station.

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Calgary to Vancouver train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Calgary, AB station.

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The best way to get from Calgary to Vancouver is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $50 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 13h 35m, you could also train, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.

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Map of how to get from Calgary to Vancouver.
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  • Distance: 719.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Vancouver, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines fly from Calgary to Vancouver hourly. Alternatively, Rider Express operates a bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BC once daily. Tickets cost $140 - $230 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

Airlines
WestJet
Website
westjet.com
Flights from Calgary to Vancouver
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $490
Flights from Calgary to Abbotsford
Ave. Duration
1h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$85 - $450
Flights from Calgary to Abbotsford via Edmonton
Ave. Duration
3h 32m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$85 - $450
Air Canada
Website
aircanada.com
Flights from Calgary to Vancouver
Ave. Duration
1h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $650
Flair Airlines
Website
flyflair.com
Flights from Calgary to Vancouver
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$55 - $430
Flights from Calgary to Abbotsford
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$65 - $350
Train operators
Rocky Mountaineer
Phone
1800.821.531
Email
reservations@rockymountaineer.com
Website
rockymountaineer.com
Train from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC - Rocky Mountaineer Station
Ave. Duration
2 days 1h
Frequency
On demand
Website
https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
Schedules at
https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
Bus operators
EBus Canada
Phone
1-877-769-3287
Email
info@myebus.ca
Website
myebus.ca
Bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$25 - $35
Website
https://myebus.ca/
Schedules at
https://www.myebus.ca/
Adult
$25 - $35
Rider Express
Phone
1-833-583-3636
Email
contact@riderexpress.ca
Website
riderexpress.ca
Bus from Abbotsford, BC to Vancouver, BC
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$9 - $170
Website
http://riderexpress.ca
Schedules at
http://riderexpress.ca
Adult
$9 - $170
Bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BC
Ave. Duration
13h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$140 - $230
Website
http://riderexpress.ca
Schedules at
http://riderexpress.ca
Adult
$140 - $230
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Phone
+1 778 382 7729
Email
info@mountainmanmikes.ca
Website
mountainmanmikes.ca
Bus from Abbotsford, BC - 30440 Liberator Ave to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$45 - $65
Website
https://mountainmanmikes.ca/

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Calgary to Vancouver bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Vancouver, BC station.

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Vancouver is 1h behind Calgary. It is currently 8:49 AM in Calgary and 7:49 AM in Vancouver.

Calgary to Vancouver train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Vancouver, BC - Rocky Mountaineer Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Vancouver is 971 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Calgary to Vancouver.

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