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How to get fromCanmore to Athabasca Glacierby bus or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Canmore to Athabasca Glacier by bus or unknown

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Canmore, AB - Coast Canmore Hotel to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, ABbus bus Westbound
    2. Walk from Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB to Athabasca Glacierunknown unknown
    4h 55m

  2. Bus, travel via Lake Louise

    1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village Northbus bus 8X
    2. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, ABbus bus
    3. Walk from Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB to Athabasca Glacierunknown unknown
    5h

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  • Distance: 216 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Canmore, AB, Canada and Athabasca Glacier, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Canmore to Athabasca Glacier. However, you can take the bus to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB then travel to Athabasca Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benchlands Overpass South to Athabasca Glacier via Banff High School Transit Hub, Lake Louise, AB, and Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB in around 5h.

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