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Vancouver to Lake Louise bus

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Vancouver - Lake Louise Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Vancouver to Lake Louise. Traveling by bus from Vancouver to Lake Louise usually takes around 11 hours and 39 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance340 mi (547 km)
Shortest duration11h 30m
Cheapest priceCHF 106.98
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceRider Express
Bus lines1

Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Vancouver to Lake Louise

(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)

4.5

4.0

Lucie

May 31, 2019- Solo travel

Rider Express

Pros: Staff very nice, helpful and friendly Good trip. Cons: There is no wifi, it didn't work.

Price trends for buses from Vancouver to Lake Louise

Monthly average prices

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What bus companies travel from Vancouver to Lake Louise?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Vancouver to Lake Louise. 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 Express111h 39mCHF 108.16
  • 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 11 hours and 39 minutes to cover the 340 miles from Vancouver to Lake Louise. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 hours and 30 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

There is usually only one bus per day from Vancouver to Lake Louise. It leaves the station in Vancouver at 8:00am 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 Vancouver to Lake Louise. 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 Vancouver?

Main departure station: Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

Most buses depart from the main station in Vancouver.

All bus stations in Vancouver:

  • Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

Where does the bus arrive in Lake Louise?

Main arrival station: Husky

All buses from Vancouver arrive at one main station in Lake Louise.

All bus stations in Lake Louise:

  • Husky

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