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How to get fromColumbia icefield to Athabasca Fallsby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbia icefield to Athabasca Falls by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB to Sunwapta Falls, ABbus bus Westbound
    2. Take the taxi from Sunwapta Falls, AB to Athabasca Fallstaxi taxi
    1h
    $99–138

  2. Drive 72.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia icefield to Athabasca Fallscar car 72.5 km
    1h 2m
    $15–21

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia icefield to Athabasca Fallstaxi taxi 72.5 km
    1h 2m
    $160–200

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  • Distance: 73.6 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Columbia icefield, AB, Canada and Athabasca Falls, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Columbia icefield to Athabasca Falls. However, you can walk to Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB, take the bus to Sunwapta Falls, AB, then take the taxi to Athabasca Falls. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbia icefield to Athabasca Falls in around 1h 2m.

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