What is the cheapest way to get from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake?

The fastest way to get from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake is to drive which takes 2h and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Cochrane and Sylvan Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Cochrane station to Sylvan Lake. However, there are services departing from Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-IT and arriving at Red Deer via Calgary International Airport - YYC Domestic Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake?

The distance between Cochrane and Sylvan Lake is 209 km. The road distance is 162.4 km.

How do I travel from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $170 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cochrane to Sylvan Lake bus from?

Cochrane to Sylvan Lake bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Calgary International Airport - YYC Domestic Terminal station.

Where does the Cochrane to Sylvan Lake bus arrive?

Cochrane to Sylvan Lake bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Red Deer station.

Can I drive from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Cochrane to Sylvan Lake is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake.

Where can I stay near Sylvan Lake?

There are 52+ hotels available in Sylvan Lake.

Cochrane to Sylvan Lake - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cochrane to Sylvan Lake by bus, car, taxi, tram, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC Domestic Terminal to Red Deerbus Cal-Edm
3h 34m
$178–237
Drive 162.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cochrane to Sylvan Lakecar 162.4 km
2h
$33–48
Taxi, line 201 tram, line 202 tram, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cochrane to SB Tuscany CTrain Stationtaxi
2. Take the tram from SB Tuscany CTrain Station to EB 3 Street SW Stationtram 201
3. Take the tram from EB 3 Street SW Station to NB Whitehorn CTrain Stationtram 202
4. Take the bus from Calgary - Whitehorn LRT to Red Deerbus
5. Take the taxi from Red Deer to Sylvan Laketaxi
4h 4m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cochrane to Calgaryshuttle
2. Take the bus from Calgary Delta Hotel to Red Deerbus Cal-Edm
4h 45m
$87–142
Shuttle, line 202 tram, line 32 bus, bus, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cochrane to Calgaryshuttle
2. Take the tram from EB 3 Street SW Station to NB Rundle CTrain Stationtram 202
3. Take the bus from Rundle LRT Station to Nb 12 St Ne @ 44 Ave Nebus 32
4. Take the bus from Calgary - Cold Shot Terminal 44 Ave NE to Red Deer - 67 Stbus
5. Take the taxi from Red Deer - 67 St to Sylvan Laketaxi
5h 11m

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Distance: 209.4 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Cochrane, AB, Canada and Sylvan Lake, AB, Canada?

Rider Express operates a bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC Domestic Terminal to Red Deer 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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