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How to get fromCalgary to Waterton Lakes National Parkby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Calgary to Waterton Lakes National Park by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    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 Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    4h 6m

  2. Drive 264.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calgary to Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car 264.9 km
    3h 9m
    $52–76

  3. Bus, taxi via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office

    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. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    4h 16m

  4. Bus, taxi #2

    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 Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $226–281

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calgary to Waterton Lakes National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Waterton Lakes National Park. 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 National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Calgary to Waterton Lakes National Park in around 3h 9m.

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