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How to get fromVancouver to Calgaryby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Calgary by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YVR - YYC
    3h 3m
    $78–497

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Canmorebus bus Van-Cal
    2. Take the bus from Canmore - Northwind Hotel to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SWbus bus Ebus
    13h 43m

  3. Drive  968.5 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Calgarycar car 968.5 km
    11h 1m
    $194–280

  4. Bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Abbotsford - Airport Curbside in the shuttle area in front of main terminal entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YXX - YYC
    3h 23m
    $94–681

  5. Bus via Kelowna

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus Ebus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SWbus bus Ebus
    15h 33m

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar278Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vancouver to Calgary.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 718.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Calgary, AB, Canada?

WestJet, Flair Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW via Canmore - Northwind Hotel in around 13h 43m.

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