There are 4 ways to get from Calgary to Waterton Lakes by bus, car, 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.
Bus, drive (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Calgary to Fort Macleodbus FlixBus 2726 / ...
- Drive from Fort Macleod to Waterton Lakescar
4h 33m$42–61Drive 259.1 km
- Drive from Calgary to Waterton Lakescar 259.1 km
3h 2m$52–75Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus Calgary / ...
- Take the taxi from Pincher Creek to Waterton Lakestaxi
5h 12m$216–271Bus, taxi via SB Anderson CTrain Station
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus Calgary / ...
- Take the taxi from Pincher Creek to Waterton Lakestaxi
5h 40m$216–271
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Waterton Lakes is to bus and drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Waterton Lakes is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Calgary and Waterton Lakes is 271 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Calgary to Waterton Lakes without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 12m and costs $210 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Calgary to Waterton Lakes, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Waterton Lakes is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Calgary to Waterton Lakes.
There are 13+ hotels available in Waterton Lakes.
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 line 201 vehicle to SB Anderson CTrain Station, walk to Calgary, take the bus to Fort Macleod, then drive to Waterton Lakes. Alternatively, you can drive from Calgary to Waterton Lakes in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Calgary to Fort Macleod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Pincher Creek Taxi
- Phone
- +1 403 632 9738
Pincher Creek Taxi
- Phone
- +1 403 632 9738
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