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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Lake Louise to Vancouver. Traveling by bus from Lake Louise to Vancouver usually takes around 11 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 340 mi (547 km) |
| Shortest duration | 11h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $111.74 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Rider Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses 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 $112.42 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.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lake Louise to Vancouver. Rider Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Express | 2 | 11h 13m | $112.62 |
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 340 miles from Lake Louise to Vancouver. However, the fastest bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Vancouver, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses 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 buses depart from the main station in Lake Louise.
Husky
All buses from Lake Louise arrive at one main station in Vancouver.
Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
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