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How to get fromVancouver to Downtown Calgaryby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Downtown Calgary by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YVR - YYC
    3h 39m
    $113–477

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus bus Van-Cal
    13h 55m
    $110–240

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Calgarytrain train Vancouver
    3d 14h

  4. Drive 969.9 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Downtown Calgarycar car 969.9 km
    11h 3m
    $191–275

  5. Shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YXX - YYC
    4h 6m
    $135–515

  6. Bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus bus Vancouver to Kelowna
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Calgarybus bus Kelowna
    15h 10m
    $180–241

Vancouver to Downtown Calgary by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

WestJet, Flair Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) hourly. Alternatively, Rider Express operates a bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 13h 55m.

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