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Canmore - Vancouver Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Canmore to Vancouver. Traveling by bus from Canmore to Vancouver usually takes around 12 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance365 mi (588 km)
Shortest duration12h 25m
Cheapest price$159.98
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceRider Express
Bus lines1

How much is a bus ticket from Canmore to Vancouver?

$161.68 is the average price of a bus ticket from Canmore to Vancouver. Bus tickets on this route can be more expensive due to the length of the trip. However, taking the bus can still be a good alternative to flying. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Canmore to Vancouver, mark your calendar for November. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just $161. However, taking the bus from Canmore to Vancouver during July is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of $167. The best way to find deals on a trip in July is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

What bus companies travel from Canmore to Vancouver?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Canmore to Vancouver. Rider Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Rider Express112h 29m$161.72
  • Rider Express is a bus company with services across several provinces in Canada with daily stops at major cities like Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Rider Express is known for their friendly customer service, the cleanliness of vehicles, and the onboard WiFi.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 588 kilometers from Canmore to Vancouver. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Because many passengers travel from Canmore to Vancouver at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go."

There is usually only one bus per day from Canmore to Vancouver. It leaves the station in Canmore at 9:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

There is usually only one bus per day from Canmore to Vancouver. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Vancouver

Vancouver is a trendy diverse city in British Columbia, known for its eclectic shopping, fresh seafood, and unique scenic setting between snow-capped mountains and urban beaches. Vancouver is sometimes called "Hollywood North" due to the amount of movies and TV shows filmed in the area. If you're lucky, you may even stumble upon a movie set as you're walking around town!

If you're looking for the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, cobblestoned Gastown is the perfect neighborhood to explore. Biking around the gorgeous Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is rivaled only by hiking and skiing on nearby Grouse Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city on clear days.

Vancouver International Airport is conveniently close to downtown, and also one of the biggest gateways for international travel on the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver, it's easy to travel into the U.S. to Seattle by bus or train, or to other B.C. destinations like Kamloops and Kelowna to experience more of the province's natural beauty.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Canmore?

Main departure station: Days Inn

Most buses depart from the main station in Canmore.

All bus stations in Canmore:

  • Days Inn

Where does the bus arrive in Vancouver?

Main arrival station: Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

All buses from Canmore arrive at one main station in Vancouver.

Bus stations in Vancouver:

  • Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

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