There are 4 ways to get from Calgary to Cardston by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Calgary to Fort MacleodFlixBus 2720
- Take the taxi from Fort Macleod to Cardston
3h 9m$364–440Drive 229.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Calgary to Cardston229.3 km
2h 41m$46–67Fly, taxi
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Lethbridge Airport (YQL)YYC - YQL
- Take the taxi from Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to Cardston
3h 18m$454–1,064Bus, taxi via SB Anderson CTrain Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Calgary to Fort MacleodFlixBus 2720
- Take the taxi from Fort Macleod to Cardston
4h 4m$364–440
Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Lethbridge Airport (YQL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Cardston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Cardston is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Calgary and Cardston is 230 km. The road distance is 229.3 km.
The best way to get from Calgary to Cardston without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 9m and costs $360 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Calgary to Cardston, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Cardston is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Calgary to Cardston.
There are seven+ hotels available in Cardston.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Cardston, AB, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Calgary to Cardston. However, you can take the bus to Fort Macleod then take the taxi to Cardston. Alternatively, you can drive from Calgary to Cardston in around 2h 41m.
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- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Lethbridge Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Calgary to Fort Macleod
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $340–460
Royal Taxi
- Phone
- +1 403 328 5333
- Website
- royaltaxiltd.ca
Fifth Avenue Cabs
- Phone
- +1 403 381 1111
- Website
- fifthavenuecabs.ca
BWR Cabs
- Phone
- +1 403 327 7000
Bridge City Cabs
- Phone
- +1 587-329-5577
- Website
- bridgecitycabs.com
94 Cabs
- Phone
- +1 403 942 5694
- Website
- 94cabs.com
5th Avenue Cabs
- Phone
- +1 403 381 1111
- Website
- 5avenuecabs.com
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