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There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Lake Louise to Vancouver. Traveling by coach from Lake Louise to Vancouver usually takes around 11 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express coach can make the trip in 11 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 340 mi (547 km) |
| Shortest duration | 11h 10m |
| Cheapest price | £87.46 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Ebus |
| Coach lines | 2 |
Average score for coaches from Lake Louise to Vancouver
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Seats comfy enough for a long journey. Bus right temperature.First driver very good, friendly and informed us throughout his part. 2nd driver just ok, drove safely, but mumbled the stops, except last stop where he was glad to end the drive🙂. Cons: Ensure passenger’s take out their bag of rubbish and not leave in situ for next passenger to sit with.
Bus tickets for a trip from Lake Louise to Vancouver cost £88.05 on average. Bus tickets on this route can be a bit expensive due to the length of the trip. But even with a higher price tag, taking the bus is often more affordable than flying to Vancouver. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Lake Louise to Vancouver in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £127 to £137. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 3 November 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Vancouver this week, bus tickets are available starting at £127.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Lake Louise to Vancouver that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Ebus usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebus | 2 | 11h 45m | £97.86 |
| Rider Express | 2 | 11h 14m | £88.06 |
ebus is a family-owned coach carrier that serves Alberta and British Columbia. ebus service offers passengers a comfortable yet budget-friendly way to travel. On your trip from Lake Louise to Vancouver, you can expect Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms on the ebus coach. On ebus' 2 daily trips from Lake Louise to Vancouver, the journey usually takes about 11 hours and 45 minutes.
The coach takes an average of 11 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 340 miles from Lake Louise to Vancouver. However, the fastest coach only takes 11 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Lake Louise to Vancouver for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 10:00. To see the times for all coaches from Lake Louise to Vancouver, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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.
Most coaches depart from the main station in Lake Louise.
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Link to image attributionThe historic Pacific Central Station is Vancouver’s primary train station for Amtrak and VIA Rail service, as well as a bus station for numerous carriers. The impressive Beaux-Arts style station opened in 1919, and is within walking distance of Science World, Strathcona Park, and the lively Gastown neighborhood. Plus, walking just across the street from Pacific Central Station gives you access to Vancouver's SkyTrain public transit system at the Main Street–Science World station. With free WiFi, restrooms, and several restaurants and shops on the premises, Pacific Central Station is a convenient place to start or end your trip.
Pacific Central Station
Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
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