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How to get fromCalgary to Waterton Lakesby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Calgary to Waterton Lakes by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Claresholm

    best
    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. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakestaxi taxi
    3h 59m

  2. Drive 259.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calgary to Waterton Lakescar car 259.1 km
    3h 2m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus Calgary
    2. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakestaxi taxi
    5h 39m
    $216–271

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  • Distance: 273.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Waterton Lakes, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Waterton Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, walk to Claresholm, AB, take the bus to Pincher Creek, AB, then take the taxi to Waterton Lakes. Alternatively, you can drive from Calgary to Waterton Lakes in around 3h 2m.

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