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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie to Edmonton Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Fort Macleodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Macleod, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    14h 27m
    $313–482

  2. Drive 973.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grande Prairie to Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car 973.9 km
    10h 42m
    $191–276

  3. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane YQU - 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
    8h 48m
    $430–1,134

  4. Bus, taxi via Southwood

    1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie to Edmonton Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgarybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    15h 1m
    $328–492

  5. Bus, taxi via Calgary

    1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie, AB - Podollan Inn & Spa to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SWbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Waterton Lakes National Parktaxi taxi
    16h 15m

  6. Fly to Calgary International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YQU - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office 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
    7h 38m

Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grande Prairie to Waterton Lakes National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,039 km
  • Duration: 14h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Grande Prairie to Waterton Lakes National Park. However, you can take the bus to Edmonton South, 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 Grande Prairie to Waterton Lakes National Park in around 10h 42m.

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