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

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There are 6 ways to get from Edmonton to Waterton Lakes National Park by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Fort Macleodbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Macleod, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 12m
    $255–346

  2. Drive 559.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edmonton to Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car 559.7 km
    6h 8m
    $110–159

  3. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YEG - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 57m
    $462–1,162

  4. Bus, taxi via Calgary

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgarybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 49m

  5. Bus, taxi via Calgary #2

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown to Calgary - Downtown 4 Ave SEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    10h 52m
    $272–391

  6. Bus, taxi via Southwood

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgarybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    11h
    $268–368

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edmonton to Waterton Lakes National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 580 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Edmonton to Waterton Lakes National Park. However, you can take the bus to Fort Macleod, walk to Fort Macleod, AB, take the bus to Pincher Creek, AB, then take the taxi to Waterton Lakes National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Edmonton to Waterton Lakes National Park in around 6h 8m.

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